Cues Collection

The home of snooker - The Ottacamund Club, Southern India
Playing snooker at the Ootacamund Club, Ootacamund (known as Snooty Ooty) in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, where snooker originated on the billiard tables during the Raj

Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Crokett - Le Jongleur Humoriste
Poster for Crokett - Le Jongleur Humoriste (The Juggler Comedian)

A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving)
1757254 A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving) by Morlon, Antony Paul Emile (fl.1868-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The home of snooker - The Oottacamund Club, Southern India
Playing snooker at the Ootacamund Club, Ootacamund (known as Snooty Ooty) in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, where snooker originated on the billiard tables during the Raj

The youngest professional snooker player ever Stephen Hendry (left) with legend Alex Higgins. 27th August 1987

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1624876 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 December 1886)

A Christian Chinese boy (colour litho)
3104477 A Christian Chinese boy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christian Chinese boy)

A Carom on the Chandelier, pub. 1882 (colour litho)
2646245 A Carom on the Chandelier, pub. 1882 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Billiards, Une Partie de Blanchisseux (A Party of Launderers). 1860

A Merry Christmas to you all - greetings card (w / c on paper)
731678 A Merry Christmas to you all - greetings card (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Merry Christmas to you all - greetings card)

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A Billiard Match - The Canon (colour litho)
451679 A Billiard Match - The Canon (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Form of Billiards played in France, mid 18th century (engraving)
810325 Form of Billiards played in France, mid 18th century (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Men playing billiards, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243956 Men playing billiards, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1624779 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 October 1886)

John Roberts, Jr. 1847

Two cats on a cutout Christmas card, enjoying a game of billiards. Date: circa 1890s

Child Fashions C. 1870
Boy: D-B jacket with cape, knickerbockers, striped socks & heeled boots. Girls: striped polonaise & fringed cape; tunic dresses with dentate hems, bustles & button trim

Family Billiards 1912
A dapper young man in a suit and waistcoat plays a game of billiards with his elderly father, whilst his rather formidable looking mother holds one of the cues!

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"Cues: A Journey Through the Rich History of Billiards" Step into the captivating world of billiards, where cues and balls collide in a symphony of skill and strategy. From the prestigious Ottacamund Club in Southern India, known as the home of snooker, to unexpected scenes like two mischievous cats playing billiards on a Christmas card, this game has left its mark across cultures and time. Intriguing glimpses into history reveal a courtesan during the 2nd Empire indulging in a game of billiards, captured beautifully in a vibrant colour engraving. Crokett - Le Jongleur Humoriste adds an element of humor to this ancient pastime with his juggling act on the billiard table. The Oottacamund Club stands tall as an emblematic venue for snooker enthusiasts, offering not only thrilling matches but also a sense of tradition that spans generations. Meanwhile, vintage advertisements transport us back to bygone eras when billiards was at its peak popularity. Diverse cultural influences are evident as we encounter a Christian Chinese boy depicted in a striking colour lithograph. The fusion continues with "A Carom on the Chandelier, " an amusing scene from 1882 brought to life through vivid colours and lithography techniques. Uncover unique variations like "Une Partie de Blanchisseux, " showcasing how billiards evolved over time with different rulesets. And let's not forget festive greetings cards wishing everyone "A Merry Christmas" while featuring playful illustrations involving cue sports. Artistic renditions such as "A Billiard Match - The Canon" invite us into intense moments filled with anticipation and competition. Finally, delve into French history through an engraved depiction depicting mid-18th-century France's form of billiards—a testament to how this beloved game transcends borders. Join us on this enthralling journey through time and space as we explore cues—symbols of precision, strategy, and the universal language of billiards.