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Lot # 1816: Original George Balabushka Cue

Starting Bid: $10,000.00

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Item was in Auction "December 2003",
which ran from 11/5/2003 12:00 AM to
12/4/2003 9:00 PM



Simply a marvel in the realm of pool playing and collecting, this 100% original zebrawood cue is one of the most coveted and rare George Balabushka sticks ever seen. Its rich qualities include 4 points of Zebra wood, 4 veneers, Irish linen wrap on the handle with 8 Mother of Pearl dots above the wrap, & ebony butt. Sleeve with 12 Mother of Pearl dots inlayed with 2 veneers connecting each dot. Delrin butt cap with the reddish maroon bumper steel joint. Includes 2 shafts - one is the original crafted by George himself, the other made by Dennis Searing. Cue weighs 20 ounces, measuring 57” in length. One of the most sought after cues in the world, authenticated by Harvey Mason, world-renowned designer of the Golden Balabushka, which is the most famous Balabushka stick of all time, fetching $150,000. Includes LOA with Mason’s phone number, signed by our consignor, a Florida Keys 9-Ball Champion.

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