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A hand-carved wooden bowl with nine antique nail-studded iron boules that were used for boule Lyonnaise or pétanque games. Each …
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A hand-carved wooden bowl with nine antique nail-studded iron boules that were used for boule Lyonnaise or pétanque games. Each ball was handcrafted with densely packed nails that give them substantial weight necessary for play. The balls vary in size and design. Beyond their game use, the balls are beautiful artifacts reminiscent of textured fruits or eggs. Display them as decor for coffee tables or as shelf baubles.
The bowl may be a later addition, made separately from the balls.
Bowl dimension:
16.25 in. width
15.5 in. depth
3.88 in. height
Smallest ball:
3.75 in. diameter
Largest ball:
4.25 in. diameter
Condition notes:
In overall good condition and structurally sound with wear consistent with the boules' and bowl's age and use.
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- Dimensions
- 16.25ʺW × 15.5ʺD × 3.88ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In overall good condition and structurally sound with wear consistent with the boules' and bowl's age and use. In overall good condition and structurally sound with wear consistent with the boules' and bowl's age and use. less
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