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What wood are bowling balls made of?
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Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1900s Bowling Ball Collection
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Filled with 12 lignum vitae bowling balls. Manufactured in the 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
19th c. Hand Carved Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball and Pins c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A primitive 19th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball and 10 pins. All hand carved. Bowling has
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver Bowling Ball Mounted as Trophy by the House of Williams
Located in New York, NY
This unique and one-of-a-kind sterling silver trophy bowling ball by the House of Williams is set
Category
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
10 Carpet Lawn Bowling Hand Carved Wood & Stone Balls Antique Office Gift Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
10 Carpet Lawn bowling hand carved wood & stone balls antique office gift idea. A Beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Hand-Made Wooden Bowling Balls, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made wooden bowling balls with thumb and finger grips carved out of the wood. Slightly varying
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
