Japanese Fishing Float - 16" Green
Original Vintage Japanese Glass Fishing Float
This beautiful float was sourced from the Northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, where glass floats have been used in the fishing industry since early in the twentieth century.
Hand blown glass was used for its buoyancy, with hand tied ropes used for protection and rigging.
These floats were often re-roped numerous times throughout their lives, as they were constantly recycled.
This float has a rare beautiful dark green colour, looking amazing hung for light to refract through.
400mm diameter (16” inches)
Original Vintage Japanese Glass Fishing Float
This beautiful float was sourced from the Northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, where glass floats have been used in the fishing industry since early in the twentieth century.
Hand blown glass was used for its buoyancy, with hand tied ropes used for protection and rigging.
These floats were often re-roped numerous times throughout their lives, as they were constantly recycled.
This float has a rare beautiful dark green colour, looking amazing hung for light to refract through.
400mm diameter (16” inches)
Original Vintage Japanese Glass Fishing Float
This beautiful float was sourced from the Northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, where glass floats have been used in the fishing industry since early in the twentieth century.
Hand blown glass was used for its buoyancy, with hand tied ropes used for protection and rigging.
These floats were often re-roped numerous times throughout their lives, as they were constantly recycled.
This float has a rare beautiful dark green colour, looking amazing hung for light to refract through.
400mm diameter (16” inches)