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Wood Bowling Ball

1900s Bowling Ball Collection
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Filled with 12 lignum vitae bowling balls. Manufactured in the 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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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
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookends

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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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Antique 19th Century Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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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
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20th Century American Mounted Objects

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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
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Swedish Pine Ninepins Bowling Set
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique bowling set from the mid 19th century, around 1850. The set, a skittles or ninepins
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Games

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Giant 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. 12" in diameter
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Folk Art Toys

Materials

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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann French Art Deco Style Rectangular Coffee Table, Macassar
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Stamford, CT
-1919. A framed base supporting four large bowling ball form legs leading to a large impressive
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ebony, Wood, Macassar

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Wood Bowling Ball For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood bowling ball for your home. A wood bowling ball — often made from wood, metal and steel — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood bowling ball — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each wood bowling ball bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Wood Bowling Ball?

Prices for a wood bowling ball start at $125 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $585.
Questions About Wood 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A wood dough bowl is a wooden vessel that is used to mix dough for baking. Shop a collection of antique and vintage wooden dough bowls from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.