Description
Japanese glass fishing float with original netting. Glass floats such as this have been used for decades in Japan to buoy fishing nets used by coastal and open ocean commercial fishermen. Though used in other countries as well the floats produced in Japan are especially well known and collected. Glass floats which are lost at sea will often be found weeks, months or even decades later as far away as Hawaii and the beaches of North America.
About the Listed Item
This blue-green colored Japanese glass float is in fine condition with no visible cracks and includes its original netting and no trademark.
Size:
Diameter: 3.1 inches (8.0 centimeters)
Weight: 5.2 ounces (148 grams)
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item code: R2S6B2-0003254
category code: nipponfishingfloat
ship code: L1650
I love this, what are you selling it for? I have one very similar however, it has sea weed and algae on it, it’s very very old and more green, the rope is obviously weathered and greenish as well. How do I find out how much mine is worth? Is there a site that could give me an estimate? It’s sitting on my front porch. Should I take better care of it?
THanks,
Monica
By: Monica on October 26, 2009
at 11:26 pm
Hello Monica,
Thank you for your interest in this old glass fishing float. I’m afraid that this item has been sold and is no longer available. One good way to discover approximate value is to search for the item on the Internet or specifically with on-line sales sites such as eBay. I hope that this information is helpful to you.
Sincerely,
Kurt Bell
kurt.bell@surugatrade.com
By: softypapa on October 27, 2009
at 9:04 am