2-Piece Billiard Cue Patent (US3368271) - Brushed Aluminium

This artwork honours US Patent 3,368,271, an elegant breakthrough that forever refined the craft of cue sports: the two-piece billiard cue.

Through the introduction of a precisely engineered joint, this invention redefined both form and function. It elevated the cue from a single, static object into a modular instrument; designed for balance, portability, and performance. What began as a practical solution became a lasting standard, shaping generations of cue makers and professional play.

Printed on brushed aluminium, the piece gains a new material expression. The metallic surface echoes the precision and engineering at the heart of the invention itself, while subtle variations in light interact with the artwork to reveal depth, texture, and contrast. The result is both archival and contemporary; where technical history meets modern industrial design.

This is not merely a reproduction of a patent, but a considered fusion of innovation and material; a tribute to the precision, craftsmanship, and thoughtful engineering that underpin the modern game.