BY THURSTON & CO LTD, LONDON, CIRCA 1910-1920

Details

A FULL-SIZE MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD CROSS-BANDED SNOOKER TABLE
BY THURSTON & CO LTD, LONDON, CIRCA 1910-1920
With applied label 'By Appointment to H.M.King George V / THURSTON & Co LTD, LONDON', each tapering leg stamped 'THURSTON & Co / 12450', with further maker's stamps to the rails, together with slates, balls, five cues, one with ivory disc 'Geo Wright & Co', another 'The Joe Davis "Club Cue"', two rests and other games equipment
38 in. (96.5 cm.) high; 148 in. (376 cm.) long; 79 in. (200.5 cm.) wide approximately

Provenance

By repute, owned by Joe Davis.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

Joe Davis (1901-1978) was a professional snooker and billiard player. He helped to organise the first snooker world championship in 1927 and won the tournament by beating Tom Dennis. He went on to win the world championship every year until 1940. Following the outbreak of World War II the world championship was not held for the next five years. On resumption in 1946, Davis defended his title making it his 15th consecutive win and thereby holding the title for 20 straight years. To date, he has won more world championships than any other player.

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