Category
Glass
Medium
glass
Distinguishing marks
aqua green glass with air bubbles
Date Period
unknown
Size and dimensions of this item
3 3/4 inch diameter
Weight
unknown
Long Description
aqua green glass ball with several air bubbles. about 3 3/4 inch diameter
History
it was given to me about five years ago with some other older glass bottles
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
gift
For Sale?
No
Re: is this a taget ball and if so when was it made and how ...
looks like a glass float for a fishing net. Here's a link that should answer all your questions:http://www.gemsoftheocean.net/id30.html
Re: is this a taget ball and if so when was it made and how...
Yes, it looks like a Japanese float for a fishing net. They used to wash up on Pacific Ocean beaches.Glass floats,Ā glassĀ fishingĀ floats, or JapaneseĀ glassĀ fishingĀ floatsĀ are popular collectors' items. They were once used by fishermen in many parts of the world to keep their fishing nets, as well as longlines or droplines, afloat.