The Paragon
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From Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Catalogue
Wood used in the construction of the Paragon is exquisityely figured Butt Walnut and Swirl Mahogany, inlaid with Satinwood and vari-colored marquetry lines.
The Cushion Rails The cushion rails of the Paragon table are made up of a 3-ply body consisting of three layers of woods of alternating grain glued together to insure the rails against climatic changes. The center layer of these plies is hard maple, the most suitable wood for holding cushion bolts firmly in place.
The tops of the rails are covered with a rail cap of compound construction faced with solid Rosewood. The rails are securely fastened to the table with invisible cushion bolts. These bolts are covered with blind cushion rail facing built up of 5-ply compound construction faced with a selected grade of figured Butt Walnut veneer handsomely inlaid.
The tops of the rails are covered with a rail cap of compound construction faced with solid Rosewood. The rails are securely fastened to the table with invisible cushion bolts. These bolts are covered with blind cushion rail facing built up of 5-ply compound construction faced with a selected grade of figured Butt Walnut veneer handsomely inlaid.
The Paragon table can be equipped with any style Monarch perfect angle cushion.
Semi-Jumbo type. Sides made of 5-ply construction, faced with a selected grade of figured Butt Walnut, paneled with speciall selected Swirl Mahogany. Top molding, which supplies the chief bearing surface for the slate, is made of compound built-up construction with with a dimension of 6 x3 3/8 in. Legs are fashioned of 5-ply lumber, solidly glued together and reinforced with glue blocks at each corner. Sides are dowelled and bolted into legs to assure perfect unity rigidity. Further unit strength obtained by cross stretchers, which also furnish additional bearing for slate surface. Workmanship of this table is of the very best.
Consists of three pieces of the best quality slate of regulation 1-in. thickness, with all joinds rigidly secured by brass dowels and sockets. Playing surface is entirely free from screw holes. If desired, slate bed of 1½ in. thickness can be furnished.
The Pockets The pocket irons are No. 6 style, countersunk in the ends of the cushion rails by means of brass sockets.