Description
Vintage Blown Glass Fishing Buoy or Float, 12" Nautical Decor Gazing Garden Ball
This authentic maritime fishing artifacte is perfect for nautical decor or as a garden gazing ball. Ideal for coastal homes, maritime themes, or glass collectors, this vintage glass float or buoy was once used by fishermen to keep nets afloat. Originally manufactured in Norway in the mid-1800s, fishing net floats were handblown glass and later, blow-molded into wooden molds. As a result of this process, some glass balls show seams or knife markings from the wooden molds. Many floats have wear patterns from the corrosive forces of sand, sun, and salt water.
While similar in the color of glass, each of these is unique due to its markings, bubbles, and "life experience." Your float or buoy will be a unique piece of history!
Size and appearance may vary.
Approximate Item Measurements and Weight: 12"L x 12"W x 10"H,
10 lb.
