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The firm was founded in 1938 by Mr J.W. Elston and Mr J.S. Hopkin, though both of them had been in the billiard and Snooker trade many years prior to that date. Mr Elston had been a billiard hall proprietor for about 15 years and had employed fitters doing repair work; before this he had worked for John Gent, a billiard table maker in Nottingham who had made and supplied tables in the Nottingham area since the late 19th century. Whether or not there was a billiard table maker in Nottingham prior to John Gent is not known. There are still some John Gent 'Licensed Victualler' tables in use in the area - they are solid 6Ft tables with a thick slate, and a frame as sturdy as most 9Ft tables, made specifically for public house use.
Mr Hopkin came from a billiard hall background. His father set up the public billiard hall business at the beginning of the century, eventually having seven halls in the East Midlands. Several members of the family - there were nine children - looked after the halls. While J.S. Hopkin was manager of the main hall in Nottingham he started a small billiard repair and supply business which he conducted from the billiard hall until joining Mr Elston. Mr Elston died in 1948 and Mr Hopkin in 1960 and the firm was run until April 2004 by Mr Hopkin's son John who came into the business in 1955.There were no members of the Elston family with any interest in the firm after this date. John decided to take early retirement (aged 78) and Ted Roberts purchased the business in 2004.
However the business is run on the same lines as it always has. The current owners are aware of the history and reputation of the firm and endeavour to supply the same first class service as has been apparent for over 65 years.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO RENT SNOOKER - POOL - AMERICAN POOL - BAR BILLIARDS TABLES. ALL TABLES MUST BE IN COMMERCIAL LOCATIONS. ALL TABLES HAVE FIXED RENTAL COST. FULL SIZE SNOOKER TABLES FROM £30 + VAT PER WK (12 MONTH CONTRACT). 6FT POOL TABLES FROM £20 + VAT PER WEEK. 9FT AMERICAN POOL TABLES FROM £25 + VAT PER WEEK (12 MONTH CONTRACT). BAR BILLIARDS FROM £20 + VAT PER WEEK. TABLES AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL IN DERBYSHIRE, HUMBERSIDE, LINCOLNSHIRE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND SOUTH YORKSHIRE.
DO YOU NEED SNOOKER , POOL , AMERICAN POOL TABLES DISMANTLED CORRECTLY AND SAFELY?
Elston and Hopkin specialise in the correct dismantling of Snooker or Pool tables throughout the UK. It is imperative to ensure that this job is completed in a safe and professional manner by a reputable and experienced company in order that you protect your investment. Table can be dismantled and left on site. Table can be dismantled / moved and re-erected on site. Table can be dismantled / transported and stored. Table can be dismantled / transported and re-erected.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OUTSTANDING ANTIQUE SNOOKER TABLE?
Elston and Hopkin are constantly sourcing outstanding examples of Antique Snooker Tables. We specialise in the supply of the following tables. Burroughes and Watts , Palmer & Son , George Wright , Orme & Son , Jelks , Padmore , Riley , Magnus , Cox & Yemen , Thurston , and other famous brands.
We sympathetically restore these tables to take account of their age and produce via our skilled workforce fabulous examples that will last for many years.
Each Restored Antique Table will benefit from the following Specification:
Woodwork repaired; Woodwork stripped; Woodwork stained; Woodwork repolished by hand; Cushions Re-rubbered in top quality British Rubber; Recovered in 6811 Tournament cloth; New Nets , Leathers , Straps; New Aramith Ballset; Dustcover; Full set of Rests; 2 x Ash Cues; Scoreboard (Modern); Full Delivery and Installation within price; Antique Cuerack - Additional Cost; Lifepool Scoreboard - Additional Cost; Lighting Canopy - Additional Cost; Strachan is the official cloth supplier for the Snooker and World 8 Ball Pool championships; American Pool Tables utilise a cloth known more commonly as speed cloth.
ENSURE THAT YOUR TABLE IS RECOVERED USING THE BEST QUALITY CLOTHS AT ALL TIMES.
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