What do we mean when we describe
a vintage glass float
as "clean" versus having "growth"?
These are all salvaged glass
floats. Period.
Most have newer netting than what once held
them pre-1960s.
Some have more patina than others.
Patina can
include barnacles, calcium, sediment, dirt,
grime or even bird poo.
Don't be turned off - they lived
outside in the ocean and it's part
of their story!
For folks that plan on sipping their morning
coffee under one, though, perhaps a "cleaner" one is preferred in case
anything dislodges. The choice is up to you. |
Two 12" salvaged glass fishing net floats.
We would classify
the one on the right as being
"on the cleaner side" and the one on
the left as
"having more growth".
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The same two floats, rotated a bit to show the "button" on the bottom -
where most growth accumulates.
Again, the one on the left has more
growth. |
"tiny" salvaged original authentic, hand-blown glass fishing net floats
3" to 4" sizes in this basket; some (not all) with kanji
symbols |
salvaged original authentic, hand-blown glass fishing net floats
4 -
4 1/2" sizes; some (not all) with kanji symbols |
salvaged original authentic, hand-blown glass fishing net floats 12"
diameter |
salvaged original authentic, hand-blown glass fishing net floats
12"
diameter floats |
"tiny" salvaged original authentic, hand-blown glass fishing net floats
3" netted and rolling pin styles shown in mammoth clam shell |
"tiny" salvaged original authentic, hand-blown glass fishing net floats;
some (not all) with kanji symbols
3-4" and rolling pin style in rustic teak root bowl |
salvaged original authentic,
hand-blown glass fishing net float
12" diameter float |
salvaged original authentic, hand-blown glass fishing net float
12"
diameter float |
Rare "binary" glass fishing net floats
binary = two 9"
floats fused together
appx 16" tall x 9" wide |
a Mammoth Clam shell makes a beautiful
receptacle
for the tiny glass floats
and rolling pin floats |
salvaged Steamer trunk full of 3" - 4"
salvaged glass fishing floats;
some (not all) with kanji symbols |
salvaged tiny glass fishing net floats
appx 4-5" diameter; some
(not all) with kanji symbols |
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