Bocce - 1880 - Bocce ball

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This set of three bocce balls from 1880 is made of hardwood covered by hand with a dense mosaic of iron, brass and copper nails, and includes an antique boxwood jack and a recently made wooden display stand.

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Authentic set of antique Lyonnais boules. The hardwood balls are entirely hand-covered with a nail studded mosaic work in tight iron, brass and copper.
Highlights:
The balls bear the initials "4" and the numbers "D 13" inlaid with gold-plated brass studs (lucky charm) that allowed the player to identify them on the playing field.
Accessories included:
Sold complete with its authentic old cochonnet (jack) in original boxwood. The set is accompanied by a recently made wooden display stand, custom-made to showcase and enhance this collectible lot with elegance.

Authentic set of antique Lyonnais boules. The hardwood balls are entirely hand-covered with a nail studded mosaic work in tight iron, brass and copper.
Highlights:
The balls bear the initials "4" and the numbers "D 13" inlaid with gold-plated brass studs (lucky charm) that allowed the player to identify them on the playing field.
Accessories included:
Sold complete with its authentic old cochonnet (jack) in original boxwood. The set is accompanied by a recently made wooden display stand, custom-made to showcase and enhance this collectible lot with elegance.

Details

Sport
Bocce
Type
Bocce ball
Number of objects
3
Sports event
Bocce
Year
1880
Condition
Very good
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