Late 19th Century Rug Balls - Set of 6

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A set of 6 Scottish Carpet Balls in green, red, blue, and solid white. The white one is x 3" … Read more A set of 6 Scottish Carpet Balls in green, red, blue, and solid white. The white one is x 3" in diameter, and the remaining five are 4"in diameter. Wear consistent with age and use. A storied game dating back centuries, Carpet Ball, is similar to Bocci ball. An indoor game, a set of pins is set up in a hallway, and each player is given a set of balls to knock the pins down. The carpet balls themselves are decorated in different colors and designs to differentiate each player. See less