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Antique snooker dining tables are one of the most popular items sold at Brown’s Antiques.
Also known as dual height billiard dining tables, convertible snooker dining tables, or combination billiard diners, these tables incorporate a mechanism to raise the table height from dining to playing height.
We stock these tables in the following sizes: 6ft, 7ft, 8ft and 9ft, although the 9ft size is very rare. We can also supply a 5ft size on request, although we have found that this smaller table is not so popular.
The table mechanisms vary, the most well known probably being the Riley ‘rise and fall’ mechanism. This easy to use mechanism requires the table top to be lifted, one end at a time to raise the height. Simple to use. Other makers may use a ‘crank’ system.
Watch our video of the Riley rise and fall mechanism >
One of our favourite mechanisms is the ‘rollover’ method, where the dining / playing surface literally rolls over, or spins, to convert from dining surface to playing surface.
Watch our video that demonstrates the rollover method >
We usually restore our antique snooker dining tables to order, taking the customer’s preferences into account. Once you have reserved your table, we will continuously consult with you during the restoration stage, and will keep you informed of progress.
All of our antique snooker dining tables are sympathetically restored by hand, using traditional techniques, retaining the character of each table. We do not spray finish our tables, but carefully French polish by hand, using high quality products. Any replacement parts are sourced locally, we do not use cheap, imported products. We replace the table’s bed cloth, re-rubber and re-cover the cushions, and replace pockets where necessary.
We can cover your antique table in any colour baize, it doesn’t have to be green! Please ask for details.
We will prepare wooden colour samples. These samples will show the various tones of colour, and degree of sheen that can be achieved during French polishing. We will send these samples to you so that you can select the finish that you prefer. We will then restore your table to your chosen finish, emailing images to you as the restoration takes place.
Click here to view our current range of antique snooker dining tables.
To enquire please email info@brownsantiques.co.uk
or call 01234 743
