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Decker's Son
| Name | Decker's Son |
| Ortssitz | New York City |
| Straße | Broadway 722 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Billiardtisch-Fabrik |
| Quellenangaben | [New Yorks great industries (1884) 226] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1850 |
Gründung |
| 1851 |
Herstellung der Billard-Tische |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
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Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Billardtische |
1884 |
[New Yorks great ind. (1884)] |
1884 |
[New Yorks great ind. (1884)] |
Manufacturer of the Decker Billiard-Tables with the Celebrated Corded-Edge Cushions. Warerooms |
| ZEIT | 1884 |
| THEMA | Firmendarstellung |
| TEXT | In almost every department of mechanics and wood-working our people excel, and the productions of American workshops stand unrivalled in the markets of the world. This house was originally established in 1850 in Ann Street. After several changes in the style of the firm-name that of L. Decker's Son was adopted, and so continues at the present time. The factory is spacious and equipped with all improved machinery and appliances for the persecution of the business, employment being given to a large number of skilled artisans. The warerooms are elegantly furnished, and contain a splendid assortment of Decker's billiard-tables, which for beauty of finish, durability, and reliability are unexcelled by those o£ any other makers. These tables have now been before the public for thirty-three years. To those familiar with the game of billiards it is useless to say anything in then-praise; but as many entirely unacquainted with the requirements of a perfect table frequently become purchasers, it is as well to describe as briefly as possible what constitutes a desirable billiard-table. In the first place, as is the case with all articles of furniture, they differ greatly in design. No cast-iron should be used in their construction, as it has long been discarded as being incapable of high finish, and entirely unfit for interior decoration of any kind. None but the best-seasoned wood should be used, and other first-class materials, combined with excellent workmanship, and then the result will be that a perfect billiard-table like Decker's will be produced. Every table turned out by L. Decker's Son is as thoroughly finished as the finest parlor furniture, and guaranteed to stand for years. They are furnished also with Decker's New Corded-Edge Cushion, which is the most elastic, accurate, and durable article in use, and is warranted to last for twenty years. Some of the new tables in mahogany in the " Queen Anne" style are models of beauty and good taste, and cannot be surpassed either in the United States or Europe. It is frequently desirable to depart from the ordinary patterns that comprise the principal stock of the house, and which are generally used in hotels and saloons. A specialty of L. Decker's'Son is the production of artutic styles especially intended for private residences; and as an able draughtsman and a corps of superior workmen are employed, the house is fully able to turn out work of the finest character. Many of the most costly private residences in New York City and vicinity contain the Decker billiard-tables, and among the patrons of this house are General Grant, the Vanderbilts, the Goelets, and scores of others of our most eminent citizens. The highest premium medal was awarded to Decker's exhibit at the late Centennial Exposition, and this table was without doubt the most handsome and costly ever made in America, and it now graces the splendid Lock wood mansion at New Canaan, Conn. Mr. Decker is greatly esteemed by the community for his high sense of honor and ability, and his prominent establishment gives every promise of a prosperous and successful future. From its earliest foundation the house of Decker has been a favorite source of supply for billiard-tables, and those requiring these articles cannot do better than give then- orders to this celebrated concern. |
| QUELLE | [New Yorks great industries (1884) 226] |
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