ABE RICH - 60-70's Florida-Star Cue (Rosewood Starlite)
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1970's Abe Rich Cue (Rosewood Star Lite) Forearm: Brazilian Rosewood with Cortland "Irish" Linen Butt: Clear Plastic Window with Pearlesque Ring Joint: Stainless Steel Shaft: Canadian Maple with Fiber Ferrel and Leather Tip This cue is an interesting example of Abes "Window-Type cue. A must for any collector!! The ferule and tip were replaced with original materials from Abe's shop. This sale includes a photograph of Abe Rich in his shop in Miami Beach, FL. Abe Rich made his Florida cues from scratch and hand turned all of his cues. He did not use any automated machinery for making his cues; he was the last "old school" cuemaker. Abe Started his own business in Miami in 1965 and called the company Florida Cue until 1971. That year, he moved his company to Miami Beach and changed its name to Star Cue. His cues are coveted by collectors and players worldwide, Willie Mosconi, Minnesota Fats and Jackie Gleason had all owned his cues. Abe Rich made such great cues that he was inducted into "The International Cue Makers Hall of Fame". Abe Rich passed away in November of 2008 at the age of 83, and this cue comes from his shop. This cue is highly desirable and very collectible. Due to its age t is some slight discoloration to the wrap and some small dings in the finish both too minimal to show up on the photo
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