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Antique Bowling Ball

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
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Bowling Ball

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Wood

Antique Wabi Sabi Round Handled Drinking Mixing Wood Bowl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous hand carved antique bowl with handle. Large size (like a bowling ball). Appears to be
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Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Antique Bowling Ball

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Hardwood

Antique German Britannia Silver-Plated Metal Bowling Figure By WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Greven, DE
bowling ball. One arm rests on his bent knee, while the other holds the ball firmly. His focused gaze
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Early 20th Century German Antique Bowling Ball

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Metal

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Wooden Bowling Ball Rack and Balls
Located in Culver City, CA
Painted three tiered rack with (27) balls. Rack: 84.5” W x 11” D x 37.75” H Bowling Balls
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Late 19th Century American Antique Bowling Ball

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Wood

Antique Wooden Bowling Ball Rack and Balls
Wooden Bowling Ball Rack and Balls
H 37.75 in W 84.5 in D 11 in
Rare Antique French Petanque Jeu de Boules Lawn Bowling Ball Game Set & Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 17 piece Jeu de Boules / lawn bowling / bocce set including original storage crate with
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Early 20th Century Antique Bowling Ball

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Metal

Bowling Set
Located in New York, NY
Very rare set of wood bowling pins and an iron bowling ball. There are 9 pins. The pins are
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bowling Ball

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Iron

Bowling Set
Bowling Set
H 12 in Dm 4 in
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver 'Bowling Pin' Cocktail Shaker, c.1899
By Stevenson & Law
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
pin motif and a bowling ball. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Birmingham, year 1899 (g
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Bowling Ball

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Sterling Silver

Antique Skittles Set, English, Pine, Indoor, Garden, Bowling, Oak, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with three red, three green and two yellow pins Small, vintage composite bowling ball Oak carriage
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bowling Ball

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Pine

Untitled
By Paul H. Winchell
Located in New York, NY
; another male figure imminently about to release a bowling ball in a flaxen jacket; another man in a
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1920s Art Deco Antique Bowling Ball

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Canvas, Oil

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Untitled
H 54.75 in W 46 in D 2.75 in
Early 20th Century French Wooden Painted Petanque Boules Bocce Ball Lawn Bowling
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wooden ball partially studded with nails and painted brown.  
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Bowling Ball

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Metal

Antique Hand-Turned Lignum Vitae Ironwood Bowling Ball Four Pins Hand Made Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique lignum vitae lathe turned bowling ball with four pins. Measures: Ball diameter: 9 in
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1860s American Early Victorian Antique Bowling Ball

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Wood

19th c. Hand Carved Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball and Pins c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A primitive 19th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball and 10 pins. All hand carved. Bowling has
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19th Century Victorian Antique Bowling Ball

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Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Lingum Vitae Bowling Ball, circa 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original hand carved Victorian bowling ball made of extremely hard Lingum vitae wood
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19th Century Victorian Antique Bowling Ball

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Wood

Antique French Bowling Set
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1900.   Was accessible for bowling and lawn bowling. Ball measurement: 4.5" diameter.  
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Bowling Ball

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Mahogany

A 19th Century Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century American lignum vitae bowling ball
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Bowling Ball

Pair of Antique English Bowling Ball Bookends
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pair of English bowling balls on custom-made stands make unique bookends. Good gift for a man
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Early 20th Century English Antique Bowling Ball

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Wood

Lignum Vitae Ball on Brass Stand
Located in New York, NY
Old English bowling ball in lignum vitae, with wonderful age patina.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Bowling Ball

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Brass

Large Grand Tour Specimen Marble Sphere
Located in Washington, DC
Large Italian hand carved specimen marble ball. This exemplifies the best of specimen marble
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19th Century Italian Antique Bowling Ball

MONUMENTAL FRENCH GILT STEEL/ CRYSTAL "VERSAILLES" CHANDELIER
Located in Hialeah, FL
fortune. 2 Huge Crystal balls - one in the center cage and one [bowling ball size] hanging from the bottom
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bowling Ball

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Metal

Antique Bowling Alley Ball Return Post by Brunswick Balke Collender Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique bowling alley ball return post by Brunswick Balke Collender company.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bowling Ball

Materials

Brass

Unusual Tramp Art Fitted Bowling Ball Box
Located in Concord, MA
Unusual Tramp Art Box with fitted green velvet interior to hold a large bowling ball. Sides
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bowling Ball

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Scrap Wood, Velvet

Unusual Tramp Art Fitted Bowling Ball Box
Unusual Tramp Art Fitted Bowling Ball Box
H 9.75 in W 10.5 in D 10.25 in
Victorian Era Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Providence, RI
Victorian era Lignum Vitae bowling ball on steel stand. Ball has beautiful patina and figuring
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bowling Ball

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Steel

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Antique Bowling Ball

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Stoneware

Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
$72 Sale Price
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Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
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1970s Italian Space Age Antique Bowling Ball

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
$7,205 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
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1940s Italian Art Deco Antique Bowling Ball

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Brass

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$28,500
H 70.5 in W 52 in D 15 in
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Bowling Ball

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Velvet, Walnut

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
$2,962 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Pair available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bowling Ball

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Brass

Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
$10,447 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 31.5 in
B30 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Silver Paper, folding Screen, red-rimmed
Located in Niiza, JP
Silver foil folding screen Material: Paper pasted on wooden frame 1 piece: Width 600 x Height 1745 x Depth 20 mm Expanded size: Width 3640 mm Folded size: Width 620 x Height 1745 x D...
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20th Century Japanese Antique Bowling Ball

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Paper

Japanese Antique Small Tea Shelf"Chadana", Early Showa Period '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small japanese tea shelf was crafted in the Early Showa Period'1926-'. This piece features a harmonious design, combining the muted tones of Japanese Pagoda Tree (Enju) wood wi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Bowling Ball

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Wood

Cast Brass Decorative Bowl with Legs, Vide-poche, with Bronze Patina
Located in London, London
Handmade cast brass bowl legs with a bronze patina on the outside and textured polished brass on the inside. Each of these charming, original and elegant bowls are handmade individu...
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2010s British Organic Modern Antique Bowling Ball

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Brass

19th Century Italian Arte Povera Painted Walnut Armoire - Antique Tuscan Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Italian Arte Povera armoire made of hand crafted, solid painted Walnut in good condition. The tall detailed Tuscan wardrobe is composed with a single door, particularized ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bowling Ball

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Metal

Modern Outdoor Swing Sofa in Gold Stainless Steel and Beige Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa Designed to be enjoyed in good company, this 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa keeps the beautiful metallic details and the high-resistance m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Bowling Ball

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Stainless Steel

Modern Outdoor Swing Sofa in Gold Stainless Steel and Beige Fabric
Modern Outdoor Swing Sofa in Gold Stainless Steel and Beige Fabric
$5,313 / item
H 78.75 in W 70.08 in D 32.29 in
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, leather, laminated wood, brass, Italy, 1968 Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Ci...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bowling Ball

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Brass

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
$9,450
H 20.67 in W 79.14 in D 34.65 in
B20 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Silver Paper, folding Screen
Located in Niiza, JP
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20th Century Japanese Antique Bowling Ball

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Paper

Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
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19th Century Russian Antique Bowling Ball

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Silver

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service
$248,500 / set
H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in
Mario Marenco for Comfortline 'Nova' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Antique Bowling Ball

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Leather, Fiberglass

Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
By Mjölby Intarsia, Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Bowling Ball

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Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut

1967, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D'urbino, Jonathan de Pas, for Zanotta, Blow Chair
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bowling Ball

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Plastic

1967, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D'urbino, Jonathan de Pas, for Zanotta, Blow Chair
1967, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D'urbino, Jonathan de Pas, for Zanotta, Blow Chair
$1,373 Sale Price
21% Off
H 27.96 in W 43.71 in D 38.19 in
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Antique Bowling Ball For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique bowling ball you’re looking for. An antique bowling ball — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique bowling ball, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bowling ball, designed in the Victorian or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Bowling Ball?

Prices for an antique bowling ball can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $80 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $950.
Questions About Antique Bowling Ball
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.