Title
Billiard Marker
Date
1892-1895
Description
A billiard marker (or score keeper) of carved mahogany (American, 1892-1895) made by William Baumgarten & Co., NY, designed by Emile Baumgarten (American, 1865-1922) for use in The Breakers Billiard Room. The upper portion is of abacus form with two double rows of red and white beads used for keeping score. The frame is surmounted by scrolled cresting carved with foliage forms and a central flambeau finial. The upper portion rotates on a turned baluster pedestal with a gadrooned top and carved foliage around the bottom. This is raised on a concave-sided triangular base with paneled sides and three paw feet with carved foliage above.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
mahogany
metal
beads
Extent
71" x 32" x 18"
Collection
Source
Gift of Countess Anthony Szapáry, 1974.
Identifier
PSNC.2471
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