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Industrial iron buoy from Romania, 45 cm high, 25 cm wide and 25 cm deep, weighing about 1.7 kg, dating to 1990–2000, hollow and floating, painted red and cream white with wear.
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Vintage Red and White Metal Buoy – Nautical Maritime Object
A distinctive vintage metal buoy featuring a tapered, angular body painted in red and cream white. Its weathered surface displays extensive paint loss, oxidation and signs of age, giving it an authentic industrial maritime character.
The buoy is hollow and floats in water. It features a metal loop at one end, presumably for attachment or securing with a rope. Its exact original purpose, manufacturer and date of production are unknown.
Specifications
- Material: Metal
- Colours: Red and cream white
- Length: Approx. 45 cm
- Maximum diameter: Approx. 25 cm
- Weight: Approx. 1.7 kg
- Construction: Hollow, floating design
Condition: Vintage condition with extensive paint loss, surface corrosion and wear throughout. Please examine all photographs carefully for details of the condition.
An unusual nautical object suitable for maritime collections, industrial-style interiors or coastal decoration.
The object is sold as pictured. Its precise age and original function have not been independently verified.
Vintage Red and White Metal Buoy – Nautical Maritime Object
A distinctive vintage metal buoy featuring a tapered, angular body painted in red and cream white. Its weathered surface displays extensive paint loss, oxidation and signs of age, giving it an authentic industrial maritime character.
The buoy is hollow and floats in water. It features a metal loop at one end, presumably for attachment or securing with a rope. Its exact original purpose, manufacturer and date of production are unknown.
Specifications
- Material: Metal
- Colours: Red and cream white
- Length: Approx. 45 cm
- Maximum diameter: Approx. 25 cm
- Weight: Approx. 1.7 kg
- Construction: Hollow, floating design
Condition: Vintage condition with extensive paint loss, surface corrosion and wear throughout. Please examine all photographs carefully for details of the condition.
An unusual nautical object suitable for maritime collections, industrial-style interiors or coastal decoration.
The object is sold as pictured. Its precise age and original function have not been independently verified.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal type
Iron
Type
Buoy/Marker/Float
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Romania
Material
Metal
Style
Industrial
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
45 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Weight
1700 g
Estimated period
1990-2000
