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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: sandfisher on December 10, 2013, 09:00:38 PM
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I bought these 3 pieces of glass for $5 total.
They looked like antique fishing floats, but I have never ID these before. But I think they are.
3 -3 1/2 inches high or
10 , 10 1/2 , and 11 inches around
And not perfect spheres.
Anybody have any knowledge on this or can confirm these as antique fishing floats?
sandfisher
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I have seen some that were net floats !! For fishing nets !! Most were pretty crudely made !!
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This site might help you
http://glassfloatjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/06/glass-float-101-is-it-real-deal-or-fake.html (http://glassfloatjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/06/glass-float-101-is-it-real-deal-or-fake.html)
I know some, but would have to have a hands on to tell if it is new or old. Many repros made because it is a highly collectible item!
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They could be glass target balls which are very collectible, Bogardus is a big name in that field
http://www.traphof.org/Equipment-Artifacts/history-of-glass-target-balls.html
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They look like fishing floats (net floats) to me. I have no idea if they are old or not. I have a reproduction of one that looks old. The only reason I know mine isn't because the person I bought it from told me where they bought it locally.
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Thank you for the info.
Looks like I have alot to learn before determining if these are old or not.
Very interesting and learning alot.
sandfisher