JAPANESE GLASS Fishing FLOAT 2.5" Green-blue WP #25 "dai" Antique USA -

Description: This antique Japanese glass fishing float is a unique addition to any collection. Measuring 2.5 inches and featuring a beautiful aqua color, it is sure to catch the eye. The float is made from blown glass and is an original piece from Japan's pre-WWII era. The uncommon maker's mark, Walt Pich Reference #25, adds to the authenticity of this antique glass fishing float. It is perfect for those interested in maritime and fishing nets and floats. This item is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Like us all this little glass ball has a story to tell. Originally used by the Japanese as a fishing float production began in 1910. Sake bottles were commonly melted down to make them, resulting in a blue/green glass. After being used at sea the glass floats would commonly be cut off, discarded at sea and replaced with new ones. For decades the floats remain in the ocean before washing up on beaches. This one washed up on the beaches of Alaska before being found! Many floats are in pristine condition this is because they were never actually used and are simply surplus balls. This float was actually used and has a history. It shows its signs of wear and has minor scratches and dings. bubbles originate from the crude manufacturing process that it took to create them! Each one is unique and this one has odd shaped bubbles at the top some brown stuff marks/ or paint, a very large button and what looks like a tiny pebble or some other type of debris embedded into the glass. Topped off with a perfectly centered makers mark. (5)

Price: 21.99 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

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