Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Carpet Balls c.1830



These carpet balls, very decorative, were used in England for indoor bowling and were called carpet bowls.
The white bowl called The Jack was the target. They came in several sizes, were made of stoneware, and it has been suggested they came from the Sunderland region.
They came in wonderful colors and patterns and are usually arranged in a bowl or on a napkin ring between books in a library.
Depending on size the price varies from $100 to $150 (for the 3+ inch size).

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