Description: Here's an NB GLASS WORKS PERTH embossed hand blown glass target ball from the 1870s or 1880 era. It is called a "target ball" by collectors because it was used as a target by throwing it into the air. Although this ball is empty, originally it was filled with feathers or sawdust which flew out into the air when hit by a shotgun pellet showing the spectators that it was a successful hit....NB GLASS WORKS PERTH bold embossed around middle band...diamond quilted pattern around the rest of ball...flat bottom so stands upright on its own...Hand blown in 3 part mold ....crude & rough sheared opening.....aqua....2 7/8"tall....(2 5/8"diameter).....It has an open bubble with 3/8"crack across it on the flat bottom, so cannot be seen on display; no other damage......A shiny clean ball with no haze. It was hand blown at the North British Glass Works in Perth, Scotland in the 1870s or early 1880s. John Moncrieff opened the North British Glass Works in 1868 and produced these glass target balls for sportsmen...FREE SHIPPING... THIS IS A FIXED PRICE, BUY IT NOW ITEM FOR SALE IN MY STORE... Always a full money back guarantee(minus the return postage) if you are not happy with any of my items. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We are happy to accept most forms of payment including paypal. Thank you for your business....your friendly fellow collector, Digger Dave Beeler WE HAVE THE LARGEST INVENTORY OF ANTIQUE BOTTLES ON EBAY WITH FRESH LISTINGS NEARLY EVERY DAY. We stand proudly in support of our military men and women and their families.
Price: 170 USD
Location: Hillsboro, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-17T02:30:28.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Color: Aqua
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
