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Description:
A rare blue, black and white Victorian Carpet Ball or Bowl as they were known in Scotland. Blue and white is the most sought after combination. This one is an fine example of a medium size carpet ball. Larger and smaller one cane also be found. Originally part of a set of 12. Carpet Bowls was an indoor game popular in Scotland and later England. Similar to Bocci Ball. The goal was to get your balls closest to a smaller plain "Jack" while knocking your oppenents' out of they way. Half the balls had a striped or plaid pattern, the other half had sported a design made with a sponge. The sponged balls are more rare than the others. Sometimes you will find carpet balls with two or even three colors in the striped design. Examples of these are featured in the 4th photo showing a collection that is comprised of three of the four sizes. Tiny ones can also be found on occasion. This smallest size are thought to be salesman samples as the large ones are very heavy to carry around. After the 1920s, plastics and other more light weight materials were invented so the stone ones were no longer practical. They were back in vogue when Interior Designers started to feature them in the 1980s so consequently reproductions appeared. Look for the marks of character w the ceramic glaze has been chipped and worn through use. If they look too perfect and aren't very heavy - beware!
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: Med_Blk_Blue |
| Condition:
good |
Year:
1890s
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| Country:
England |
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| Height:
3 in. (7.62 cm) |
Depth:
3 in. (7.62 cm) |
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Width: 3 in. (7.62 cm)
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| Title:
Victorian Blue, Black and White striped Carpet Ball |
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| Materials:
stone, ceramic |
Type:
Black, Blue & White plaid |
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