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Object Name

Table

Published Date

1964

Catalog Number

2011.0941

Author

Brunswick Corp.

Subjects

Billiard table industry
Billiards
Pool
Poolrooms

Title

Gold Crown I

Physical Description

Classification:
Year of ManufactureFrom 1961 To 1974
Style:
Sizes available:

8 Home options (44" x 88" Playfield)
Slate: 3 pc. 1" framedLength (in):105.25
Width (in):59.25Weight (lbs):1120
Leg Center Length (in):Leg Center Width (in):

9 Pro options (50" x 100" Playfield)
Slate: 3 pc. 1" framedLength (in):113.25
Width (in):63.25Weight (lbs):1270
Leg Center Length (in):Leg Center Width (in):

10 Foot options (56" x 112" Playfield)
Slate: 3 pc. 1" framedLength (in):125.25
Width (in):69.25Weight (lbs):1460
Leg Center Length (in):Leg Center Width (in):

Color Options: Gold, Blue, Classic White, Tangerine with Classic White leg assembly
Similar to:
Cushion Rubber:
Replacement Parts Available:

Collection

Brunswick

Summary

Technical Information: (This table is also referred to as the "AR-6100").

From the 1964 Brunswick Billiards Gold Crown I Sell Sheet:

Bigger and better than ever--billiards is gaining in popularity every day...everywhere! Bright, modern billiard rooms across the nation are attracting players of all ages--women and girls as well as men and boys. that's why many of the progressive "new look" billiard centers choose Gold Crown tables by Brunswick. Smart, trim decorator styling and exclusive fashion colors add eye appeal...built in championship accuracy and live action provide play appeal.

Featuring a wide choice of exciting custom decorator color combinations of Aprons: Blue, Gold, Tangerine and Classic White; cloth colors of Tangerine, Blue, Gold and Monarch Green.

Available in pocket and gully models, 8', 9', with snooker and carom tables in 10'.

Table playing surface: Registered matched slates 1" thick--proved through years of research and actual use to be the ideal thickness for maintaining optimum accuracy and level.

Cushions: Brunswick live rubber cushions have become the quality standard of the industry. Pocket and snooker tables are equipped with Monarch Super Speed. Carom tables have Monarch Tru Speed.

Rails: Melamine plastic, rosewood finish, resistant to stains, burns, mars. Easy to maintain.
Apron and leg assembly: Rigid durable hardwood construction. Lacquered finish.
Pocket castings: polished aluminum. Corner Ash Trays optional at slight extra cost.
Feet: Polished aluminum, individually adjustable for level. Carpet feet available.
Cloth: 100% wool.
Ball Compartments: Two 5-ball and one 10-ball.
Score markers: built in rail type (w pair), 1 to 100 points.
Assembly and installation: By qualified mechanics.
Warranty: Brunswick full one-year warranty and service policy.

From the 1969 Brunswick Billiard Room Supplies catalog:
-- Pacesetter in billiard rooms across the country. The modern, flowing lines of the Gold Crown table started the trend to make billiard rooms fun and fashionable for men, women and children.
-- Stylish as tomorrow in design. And a selection of apron and cloth colors are available to help you customize your room while complementing the white leg assemblies standard on all Gold Crown tables. Rails are beautiful rosewood grain Formica to protect against burns, stains and scratches.
-- Championship play is built in. The playing surface is matched and registered 1 inch slate over a hardwood frame. Apron and leg assemblies are painted hardwood for maximum durability, rigid construction. Pocket, gully and snooker tables have Monarch Superspeed cushions and Gold Crown or Monarch cloth. Carom tables have Monarch Tru-Speed cushions and are available in Brunsco No. 1 green cloth. Ball compartments and rail score markers are standard equipment.

1971 Manufacturer suggested retail price: 8' pocket: MSRP $950. 8' gully MSRP $1070.00. 9' pocket MSRP $1,000, 9' gully MSRP $1130.00.
10' Snooker MSRP $1140.00. 10' Carom MSRP $1100.00