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Item Ships From: Germany
Beige Black Moroccan Hallway Runner Beni Ourain Rug North African Tribal
By djoharian-design, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Oversized large Beni Ourain rug hallway runner 18 x 3 ft.
Large beige black Moroccan Amazigh Beni Ourain rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection
Berber rugs and carp...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$2,189 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Item e7310
An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
A large vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarve...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Rolling Pin Antique German 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing wooden rolling pin. Some hand carved cookie springerle molds on it. It is in very good condition, some scratches but this is old-age. A n...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 29 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire".
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Laurel Canyon Jackson Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Laurel Canyon Jackson Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
$6,266 / item
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "4", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Diameter 9,4 cm.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Large Black Forest Woodcarving Ibex Sculpture, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Woodcarving Ibex Sculpture, Austria, circa 1920
An antique early 20th century wooden carved sculpture of an ibex. Handcarved in lindenwood with naturalistic detai...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks
A pair Bavarian cufflinks from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historica...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver
Three Vintage Behind Glass Paintings with Biedermeier Scenes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Three Vintage Behind Glass Paintings with Biedermeier Scenes
A set of three behind glass paintings depicting scenes from the Biedermeier period. Handpainted in Germany ca. 1950s and...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Boule Ball "7", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Wonderful, Massive Orthoceras Granite Sculpture Tower
Located in Greven, DE
Unique granite sculpture with embedded fossils that are more than 280 million years old.
This beautiful, black granite tower with its beautiful Orthoceras fossils is a sculpture that captivates every viewer.
The fossils come from the Cretaceous period and then fossilized in granite.
At some point, this unique sculpture was carefully cut out of a black granite block...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Granite
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Item e7286
A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy Early20thCentury
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy early 20th Century
A Victorian micromosaic brooch with a central floral bouquet motif and the inscription "ROMA". Sur...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan
By Franco Albini
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan.
Design attributed to the well-known architect and designer Franco Albini (1905-1977). Made in Italy.
Wonderful decoration fo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
$568 Sale Price
55% Off
Face Sculpture from Vallauris, Stoneware, signed by Isabelle Vigo
Located in Munich, DE
Signed stoneware sculpture by the French sculptor Isabell Vigo.
Raw , unglazed stoneware.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Shepherd with Herd in a Victorian Landscape, Oil on Wood, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Shepherd with Herd in a Victorian Landscape, Oil on Wood 19th century
An original antique oil painting showing a shepherd with his sheeps and cows resting on a pond. Painted in oi...
Category
Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sunrise in a Winterly Landscape in the Black Forest
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sunrise in a Winterly Landscape in The Black Forest
An original vintage oil painting showing a sunrise in a winterly Black Forest landscape. Painted in oil on canvas, signed Kuta 1958. A great original painting in naive style. Good condition, frame with some defects.
Alpine oil painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
An antique hanging piece of a medieval noble lady holding blazon and rose. The statue is made of handcarved and painted wood. C...
Category
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Embroidery Little Girl House Door Vine Flower Bouquet Wall Key Cabinet
Located in Munich, DE
This highly amusing and unusual little wall cabinet for keys is decorated with a charming embroidery picture of a little girl wearing a red dress wi...
Category
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wool, Wood
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
A wooden carved statue of a staghound. It is carved as half relief out of one piece of nutwood. Made in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1920....
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Boule Ball "J P", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Balls Set "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
A handcarved pine wood, hand painted, antique wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. Excecuted in the firs...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Boule Ball "17", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Boule Ball "62", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 40 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021
By Micheal Rozell
Located in Berlin, DE
African Mahogany chip carved sculpture. A similar version is also available in maple.
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique set of rustic hunters cutlery with chamois horn handles
A rustic set of six knives and forks. The handles are made of genuine chamois horn and feature a decorated silver kno...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
A whimsical Swiss wood carving, a long hair terrier is begging with his masters hat besid...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1920s
An antique barber shop children chair. With rotatable height adjustment and a wooden h...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
Terracotta Wall Plate with Whimsy Children in Farmer Costumes by Johann Maresch
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Terracotta Wall Plate with Whimsy Children in Farmer Costumes by Johann Maresch
A large terracotta wall plate depicting a relief couple of farmers childs in a forest enviroment. Man...
Category
Late 19th Century German Country Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Antique Folk Art Sign Copper Folk Art
Located in Munich, DE
This unusual ornamental copper plate was used to write information on it, possibly the menue for a restaurant. We can see traces of writing.
The beautifull carving shows birds, leav...
Category
1860s European Folk Art Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman
A large antique wooden carved statue of a fisher presenting his haul. Made in Italy, circa 1880. The hat brim is restored.
The tra...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Candle Holder with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany, circa 1860s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Black Forest Candle Holder with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany circa 1860s
An antique Black Forest candle holder with pewter base and spout. Made with an original deer antler. Man...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Rustic Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
Antique Black Forest Serving Plate With Music Box, Hand-Carved Folk Art
Located in Greven, DE
This beautiful hand-carved Black Forest serving plate hides a music box in its base. An extraordinary piece of folk art from the mid-20th century.
The music box can be operated with ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Book "Histoire des Plantes", 1865s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1865.
"Histoire des Plantes" by Louis Figuier, written in French language.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
An antique wooden sculpture of a fireman. Formerly used as decoration for the fire engine o...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Antler Candle Holder ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antler Candle Holder ca. 1900
An antique large antler candle holder made from real deer and elk antlers. Made in the Black Forest region around 1900. A great addition to your ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Horn
Stylized Bear Sculpture by Richard Lindh for Arabia Finland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylized Bear Sculpture by Richard Lindh for Arabia Finland
Item e7279
A vintage ceramic statue depicting a bear. Made by Arabia Finland and de...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of two Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boule balls underwent significant development ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Boule Ball "G", "J", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the initials "G" and "J".
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant developm...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
A folksy wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. These masks are used in Austria, South Germany and Italy at the...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls Circle, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Wooden Carved Crib Figurine of a Shepherd
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Crib Figurine of a Shepherd
A large antique wooden carved statue of a shepherd, probably from a Christmas crib. Handcarved in Germany in the second half of the...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Saint, circa 1850
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Saint, circa 1850
A beautifully hand carved and hand painted sculpture of a saint with a palm-branch. It is made most probably in Armenian or Georgian a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900.
A delicately handcarved wood sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, ca. 1900.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Design, Cast Iron, 42 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful plain pair of andirons.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also know...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Wacky Bull Bone Throne Chair, circa 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wacky Bull Bone Throne Chair, circa 1930
A great piece of fantasy furniture - a large throne chair made of original bones from the male cattle (Bos taurus). All parts are made...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Bone
Decorative Folk Art Zither Made of Matchsticks by a Wayfarer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Decorative Folk Art Zither made of Matchsticks by a Wayfarer
An unusual zither model completely made of matchsticks which where glued together and carved afterwards. Handmade most p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
W. Melchinger - Bavarian Folksy Scene in Joinery 1956
Located in Berghuelen, DE
W. Melchinger - Bavarian Folksy Scene in Joinery 1956
An original vintage oil painting showing a Bavarian folksy family scene in the joinery. Painted in oil on cardboard, signed by W. Melchinger 1956. A great original painting in naive style.
Alpine oil...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Decorative Antique Antler Candelabra with Three Spouts, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Decorative antique Antler candelabra with three spouts 1900
A countrycore antique three-armed candleholder, made of antlers from the deer and virginia deer. It was executed in the B...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Antler
Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique set of rustic hunters cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
A rare antique set of knife and fork. The handles are made of genuine chamois horn. Tines and blade are made of galva...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of Victorian Antler Candle Holders with Fine Carvings, Germany Ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Victorian antler candle holders with fine carvings, Germany ca. 1880
A pair of Victorian candle holders, made of ebonized wood and antlers f...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
A set of three paintings depicting two noble ladies and a noble man in Rococo costumes. Handpainted with enamel paint o...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Porcelain Statue with Playing Bears, Germany, ca 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Porcelain Statue with Playing Bears, Germany, ca 1950s
Item e7267
An vintage porcelain statue depicting playing bears, decorated with polychrome colors. Made in Germany ca. 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Kastrup Closed On Sunday Night Edit LR Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastrup Closed On Sunday Night Edit LR Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of o...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Antique Cigarette Cutter Bulldog, Rarity, "Kusch dich!", Curiosity
Located in Greven, DE
The cigarette cutter offered here is not only an antique, but also an absolute curiosity, which is probably rare to find on the market.
We see a bulldog looking out of a tobacco barr...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Boule Ball "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Germany - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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