Victorian mahogany combination billiards / Life Pool scoreboard

An impressive Victorian mahogany combination billiards and Life Pool scoreboard, dating from the late 19th century and designed for use in a traditional billiards room or private club.

Constructed in rich mahogany, the scoreboard features a central slate writing panel, flanked by twelve individual Life Pool scoring slides. The slides incorporate rounded ivory or ivorine-style buttons together with decorative mother-of-pearl inlay, providing both a practical scoring system and attractive period detailing.

Above and below are numbered scoring rails used for billiards scoring, retaining their original sliding markers. The twelve-player Life Pool arrangement allowed each participant to keep track of their remaining lives during play, a format commonly incorporated into higher-quality Victorian billiards-room furniture. Similar period examples were produced by renowned makers including Burroughes & Watts and Thurston & Co.

A highly decorative piece of Victorian sporting furniture, with attractive aged mahogany, original-style scoring fittings and considerable character. Ideal for a traditional games room, private club, bar, hotel interior or specialist billiards collection.

Item: Combination Billiards / Life Pool Scoreboard
Date: Late 19th Century
Period: Victorian
Style: Victorian Sporting / Billiards Furniture
Maker: Unidentified
Origin: England
Material: Mahogany, slate, mother-of-pearl and ivory/ivorine-type counters
Configuration: 12-player Life Pool scoreboard with billiards scoring rails
Dimensions: H [ ] cm × W [ ] cm × D [ ] cm
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, marks, patina and some losses consistent with its age and original use.