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What are antique carpet balls?

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What are antique carpet balls?
Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Vintage 1970s Ceramic Pitcher, Derbyshire England with Dog Breeds Pictures
By Berkshire Home & Antiques
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1970s Ceramic Pitcher, Derbyshire England with Dog Breeds Design. Large English ironstone
Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Vintage Terracotta Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
or studio pottery collection. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its
Category

20th Century Spanish Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Spanish Vintage Terracotta Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
authenticity to any interior or studio pottery collection. We believe this item to be in good antique condition
Category

20th Century Spanish Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Spanish Vintage Terracotta Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
or studio pottery collection. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its
Category

20th Century Spanish Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Spanish Vintage Terracotta Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
display. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs
Category

20th Century Spanish Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

French Vintage Large Stoneware Pitcher
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French vintage glazed stoneware pitcher of unprecedented scale, this utilitarian Provincial
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Glass

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