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This breathtaking billiard table is certainly no exception. Known as the "History of Australia" Billiard Table, this award-winning, hand-carved masterpiece with a matching score board has it all: royal provenance, peerless craftsmanship and an impressive international exhibition history to boot.

Carved from Australian blackwood by renowned carver George Billyeald, for the Benjamin Hulbert furniture firm in Sydney, this billiard table is recognized as the most outstanding example of Australian woodcarving ever created. Ten massive panels form the basis of the outstanding design, which details the entire history of this wonderful country with breathtaking carvings. From the depictions of the native Aborigines in the bush and the Prince of Wales plumes, to the myriad of native flora and fauna executed in eloquently high relief, every inch of its design is a tribute to the land Down Under.

Originally from a Nottingham lacemaking family, George Billyeald moved to Lane Cove, Sydney, Australia, and began the two-year process of hand-carving this table. A highly distinguished carver, Billyeald worked for Anthony Horderns, once the largest department store in Sydney, for 21 years. In New Zealand, he went on to create the most intricate carving in the interior of St. Mary's Cathedral in Christ church and the Otorohanga Public Hall. 

After its display at numerous international exhibitions, including the 1886 Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, this set was sent on loan to Buckingham Palace, where it was admired by Queen Victoria and actually used by the Prince of Wales himself. In fact, the Royal family even offered to purchase the table, but Hulbert refused the offer!

The table subsequently made a world-wide journey after leaving the palace, going at some point back to Australia, then onto locales including New Zealand, Paris, New York, London, finding it's way back to the United States and, eventually, into the M.S. Rau Antiques' collection.

Beauty, rarity, history...it simply doesn't get much better than this. Pieces of this magnitude find their way onto the market once in a lifetime-if you're lucky.                                                              

Provenance:
Benjamin Hulbert, New South Wales, Australia;
C.R. Rainger, Auckland, NZ;
Ray Court, Herne Bay, Auckland, NZ;
Capt. Harry Carey, Glendowie, Auckland, NZ
Christie's London, May 27, 1980
Gerald Lawhorn, Albany, Georgia, USA 

Partial Exhibition Record:
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886
Paris
New York
Auckland Exhibition, New Zealand, 1913-1914
Melbourne Centenary Exhibition, Australia, 1934

Price $750,000 US

Not since Hendry reigned supreme on snooker's biggest stage from 1992 to 1996 has a player successfully defended the title, but a wonderful display from O'Sullivan in the final saw him take the trophy again. It is his fifth world title - adding to those he won in 2001, 2004, 2008 and 2012 - a feat only previously achieved by Hendry and Steve Davis.

In one of the best conclusions to the tournament in recent years, O'Sullivan produced mesmerising spells of heavy scoring and compiled six centuries, a feat never achieved before in the final, as well as ten more breaks over 50. Hawkins also played his part with a brave display, but ultimately couldn't hold back an opponent who added discipline and determination to his sublime skill. The Rocket, whose prize was £250,000, has won all five of the world finals he has contested.

At 37, O'Sullivan is the oldest winner since Ray Readon who was 45 when he won the sixth of his crowns in 1978. Three weeks ago, Chigwell's O'Sullivan stated his goal of winning the event while in his 40s. Despite his subsequent suggestions that this could be his last Crucible campaign, he will surely be back for several more tilts and could yet match the tallies of Davis (six) and Hendry (seven).

Remarkably, he has won the title having played just one competitive match this season - at an untelevised PTC event last September - prior to the Sheffield showpiece. There can be few others in any sport capable of overcoming such a lack of competitive sharpness through sheer natural ability. In all, O'Sullivan has now won 25 ranking titles, equal with John Higgins and behind only Davis (28) and Hendry (36).

EVENT:               Barton McGill Open Snooker – 27^th/28^th April 2013

HELD AT:           ACBS Clubrooms, 713 Mt Albert Road, Royal Oak

Last 16:                        Graeme Easthope beat John Williams 3/0. Vanny Ry beat Rodney Herd 3/1. Dale Kwok beat Gordon Jakeman 3/0. Chris Maltby beat Tony Van Wijk 3/0. Henry Killian beat Louis Chand 3/1. Niko Zhao beat Winston Ip 3/2. Deepak Bala beat Steve Robertson 3/1. Ashwin Kumar beat Dene O’Kane by default

Quarter-finals:              Vanny Ry beat Graeme Easthope 3/2. Chris Maltby beat Dale Kwok 3/1. Henry Killian beat Niko Zhao 3/0. Deepak Bala beat Ashwin Kumar 3/2.

Semi-finals:                  Chris Maltby beat Vanny Ry 3/0. Henry Killian beat Deepak Bala 3/0.

Final:                           Henry Killian beat Chris Maltby 3/1

Highest Break:              73 by Dene O’Kane and Vanny Ry

Presentation: Chris Maltby, Peter Heald, (Barton McGill Managing Director) & Henry Killian

Judd originates from Bristol in the West of England, the home of Strachan cloth.

Both born in the West of England but separated by 100 years of history. Judd typifies the energy, enthusiasm and ultra-professionalism of the modern snooker player.  Whilst the Strachan brand, built over a century, represents tradition, trust and assured quality.  Both share a common goal - the pursuit of perfection in snooker.

 Ahead of the World Championships which starts on 20^th April , Trump emphasised the importance of preparations under tournament conditions and went on to add. “Strachan is the only cloth  that gives me the confidence,  consistency and control I need to perform at the highest level.”

Judd was born in Bristol on 21^st August 1989, 9 years after Strachan was first used at the Snooker World Championships. Turning professional in 2005, he has won 3 world ranking events including the 2011 UK Championships and most recently the 2012 International Championships in Chengdu  China, a country where he has reached celebrity status with nearly 200,000 social media followers on weibo.

One of NZ's oldest Snooker tournaments is being held at the Auckland Billliards & Snooker Association

club rooms  on 624 Mt Albert Rd, Roayl Oak, Saturday 27th - sun 28th April.

The inaugral tournament was held way back in 1938 at the Barton McGill 407 Queen St exhibition room

above the Factory show room.

Ursus Biliardi

What sets them apart from  competitors is that their billiard tables are conceptualised, designed and produced first and foremost as furniture pieces. That they are high-performance items of sports equipment just makes them more desirable.

See this years new and exciting models of Pool tables by Brunswick available exclusively from Barton McGill. Every year new styles are released to enable you to create the games room you have always wanted.

 This table offers incredible detail and custom features that make it a standout, whether you're judging by how good it looks or how well it plays. From hammered metal accents and steer horn diamond-shaped sights to an antique distressed finish and herringbone patterns enhancing both apron and legs, the Newbury has what it takes to catch your eye and enhance your game. Whether you want to make a statement that says, "I know art" or "I know how to play," let Newbury do the talking.

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 Includes matching cue rack that holds up to eight cues

Amazing Detail

Showroom Fusion Dining Table

was $9,999.00

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

from the Barton McGill Team