This 9ft E.J Riley snooker table in solid mahogany was made in Accrington circa 1930s. It has been acquired from a private residence and is in excellent condition. The bed is three pieces of 1½ inch solid Welsh slate and the table weighs approximately 550kg.
For unobstructed play with 54 inch cues, the ideal room size is 18ft x 13ft 5in (549cm x 412cm).
The table
The second photograph shows the Australian world champion billiards player Walter Lindrum on a visit to the Riley factory, machining the same leg design as this table.
The refurbishment
All outward-facing woodwork is stripped back to the bare wood. Any imperfections are repaired and the complete table re-polished back to its as-new original mahogany finish, as shown in the main photograph. If you prefer, it can be finished in a contemporary darker mahogany or any colour of your choice during the refurbishment.
New natural hide pocket leathers and white cotton nets are fitted; both can be stained down a shade or two to keep the table's traditional character. The cushions and bed are recovered in Hainsworth Smart English wool napped cloth.
Lead time at the moment is around 6 to 8 weeks.
What comes with it
The table comes with everything two people need to play a game of snooker.
- Two quality snooker cues
- Set of Aramith balls
- Triangle
- Spider rest and cross rest
- Matching solid mahogany scoreboard
Specification
- Size
- 9ft
- Maker
- E.J Riley, Accrington, circa 1930s
- Material
- Solid mahogany
- Slate
- Three-piece 1½ inch solid Welsh slate bed
- Cloth
- Hainsworth Smart English wool napped cloth
- Pockets
- New natural hide leathers and white cotton nets, can be stained down to suit
- Finish
- Original mahogany, contemporary darker mahogany, or any colour of your choice
- Room size
- 18ft x 13ft 5in (549cm x 412cm) with 54 inch cues
- Weight
- Approximately 550kg
- Accessories
- Two quality cues, Aramith balls, triangle, spider rest, cross rest, matching solid mahogany scoreboard
