Recent content by Pockitweesil

In addition to the example on this forum, I have seen two of these offered for sale in auction in the UK and both have been described by the vendor/auctioneer, as 'billiard scoreboards' although that doesn't in itself make the description correct. I know that Burroughes & Watts first...

I believe this is a billiard scoreboard, the spot and plain refering to the cue balls of each player. William Shimmin (1853-1917) was a Foreman Engine Fitter for the Maryport & Carlisle Railway. I am currently trying to track down his patent for this scoreboard so I can put a date on it, which...