| Purely English in its
influence, the Ambassador’s stately presence is
expressed through the precise and understated
carvings of its cabinet. The egg-and-dart
molding cuts deep into exquisite alder wood,
coming to a confluence around a central
medallion that perfectly matches the apron
above. The surround-turn legs feature a reeded
carving embellished with quilted diamonds,
recalling the architectural grace of the
Georgian period. The Ambassador is a throwback
to a timeless era, the Golden Age of Billiards
first introduced by Thurston Company of London,
England, in 1814, and other fine cabinetmakers
like the Wright & Wright Company. Rich in its
sculpture and elegant in its original décor,
future historians will no doubt recall the
Ambassador as one of Dwight Porter’s finest
creations. |
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| Rails: Hand Selected African
Sedua, in laid genuine mother-of-pearl diamond
sites. |
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| Cabinet: Solid Alder. |
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| Slate: Matched 1” thick,
diamond honed to precise dimensions for a
professional playing surface. Frame backed with
poplar hardwood for increased durability. |
