Antique French Boule Lyonnaise Cloutees Studded Nailed Petanque Balls- Set of 9

Description

Set of 9 antique French bowling game / boules cloutees / nailed balls – spheres of wood studded throughout with nails for durability. Four large, five small.

Petanque is a game played in the south of France (Lyonnaise) not unlike bocce ball in Italy. The French Petanque makers went all out to hand craft their game balls. The wooden ball is covered with nails of every size and shape.

Dimensions:
Large – 4.5″ x 4.5″ / Small – 3″ x 3″ (Diameter x Height)See

Dimensions

4.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 4.5ʺH

Styles

French

Victorian

Period

Early 20th Century

Country of Origin

France

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Metal

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Brown

Condition Notes

Good Overall – Gentle wear/rustingGood Overall – Gentle wear/rusting