Late 1800's Brunswick-Balek-Collender 'Strip puller' Blade w/Wood Handle; RARE!

Description

This is something that is not seen everyday.
It looks a little like a giant letter opener!
Although it is not marked, it is from the Brunswick- Balke -Collender Company in the late 1800's.
It is called a 'strip puller'. When it came time to change  the felt from a Billiard table, this tool was used to remove the wood 'feather ' strips that held the felt into the table cushions on the rails. It is actually a 12 inch blade  with an extra 3 inches of solid wood handle.
If any of the buyers/watchers have a copy of  Mark Stellinga's' Pool and Billiard Collectible's' book, look on page 174. This piece is in that photo.
You will notice a small smudge near the handle. There is also a larger smudge on the other side.They are just age marks.
This is a RARE early billiard table tool. It is in good usable condition.
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