Glass Fishing Float in Light Gold 10"

Glass Fishing Float in Light Gold 10"This is a vintage glass fishing float that weighs 4 to 6 lbs. & is between 9 and 10 inches wide including the netting. It was hand blown into a two piece mold & has a glass plug sealed in the bottom of the float. Most of these were used in commercial long line fishing in coastal Asia from the late 1950"s on. They are even strung with commercial long line. Some floats have a dimple , some have a slightly rough texture and some have bubbles inside the

The wood case is in good condition with some veneer chipping on the lid as shown in the pictures

I have only had one break in a large shipment to me

2" high and 2 7/8" wide at the base

coat hangers and nautical decorating

This is a new production bronze piling light stamped NEILSEN-OSLO-HELSINKI

Most of these were used in commercial long line fishing in coastal Asia from the late 1950"s on

This float shows a fair amount of wear as seen in the photos

The pictures show two spinners but it only comes with one

5" wide and weighs a healthy14

They are very robust lights weighing approximately 14 lbs

These are great display pieces that are becoming popular as door handles

12" wide at the base and weighs 30 lbs