These Closed balls were used to float fishing nets, also used for covers on pitches, bowls, and store jars, thinner walled balls were produced for packing, they were placed upon vases as a support for the rims during shipment. This pair with granny note was bought perhaps 75 years ago in Gloucester… the jelly label states that: “they were old then”.
Item Date: 19th Century
Measurement: Diameter: 5"
Material: Free blown glass, light aqua.
Item Condition: Fine
Price: $285
SKU 879-147
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