The Victorian Gold Rushes of the 1850s provided a foundation for rising prosperity in the city of Melbourne. This affluence led to a significant number of Melbourne citizens acquiring a Full Size Alcock Billiard Table for use in their homes. And the Billiard Table, a useful item providing pleasure and recreation, developed into a handsome domestic […]
Read MoreTrawalla, one of Melbourne‘s most spectacular Victorian Toorak mansions, was originally built in 1867 /1868 and greatly extended in 1885. Much later, it was subject to an absolutely remarkable renovation during the earliest years of this century. At the centre of the home there is a truly magnificent Billiard Room, complete with high clerestory window and […]
Read MoreNote: The photograph shows a Commonwealth model; it is NOT TABLE NO 5291. Alcocks originally developed the Commonwealth Model Table to celebrate the founding of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. Table No 5291 was probably made at the Alcock factory, Sturt Street, South Melbourne during the mid to late Edwardian period. It is constructed throughout in […]
Read MoreNote: The photograph shows a Charlton model but is not No.11248 Originally manufactured in 2002 Now ready to provide a new owner with many enjoyable years Table No 11248 is now presented with: Recently renewed English Trufast moulded rubber cushions New Strachan 6811 fine grade West of England cloth Italian Slate bed surface re checked and adjusted Show woodwork […]
Read More(PLEASE NOTE: The photograph shows a Barrel Leg model billiard table: it DOES NOT SHOW TABLE NO 6030) The Barrel Leg Model Table was originally developed by Alcock & Co during the first few years of the 20th Century. In our opinion Table No 6030 would have been made during the early years of the Sturt Street, […]
Read MoreAlcocks were represented in their early years in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Wellington and London, among other locations. This c1883 advertisement from the Illustrated Sydney News for Alcock & Co’s NSW Agent John Gardyne of 105 Pitt Street Sydney shows a shield displaying medals won by Alcock & Co in international exhibitions, surrounded by […]
Read MoreAlcocks presented this Sheffield silver plate serving tray as the winner’s prize for the first Victorian Amateur Billiard Championship held at Alcocks Elizabeth St showrooms in August and September 1904. The winner of the trophy was Edwin Jacoby who defeated Charles Cock 750-635 in the final; highest break of the tournament was 79 by Cock […]
Read MoreTrawalla, a heritage listed two storey Italianate stuccoed brick mansion at 22 Lascelles Avenue Toorak, contains a very fine billiard room at the centre of the house featuring a soaring clerestory roof, elegant proportions, a marble mantlepiece and delicate plasterwork decoration. The centrepiece of the room is an antique Alcocks Squatters Favourite full-size billiard table […]
Read MoreGREAT Pool Table Outstanding Condition!. SECOND-HAND 7FT HERITAGE MODEL POOL TABLE, NO 12418 BY ALCOCK THOMSON & TAYLOR PTY LTD Table was made during 2007 It is now fitted with new moulded rubber cushions. It is now fitted with new 6811/63 Strachan West of England Billiard cloth The table comes with an array of second hand accessories […]
Read MoreIt’s time for a new Family! The Federal – a lighter framed Table Design, developed especially for the family. Federal Table No 12576 was originally manufactured during 2007. Since owned by only one family. Cushion Rails – Canadian Rock Maple Slate Bed – Italian. Show woodwork finish – American Oak Table No 12576 is now re-presented for sale […]
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