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What wood are bowling balls made of?
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Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Bowling Ball Collection from USA, 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Filled with 12 lignum vitae bowling balls. Manufactured in the 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
$24,000 / set
Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
, supported by a bowling ball rack designed and crafted by .
Category
Early 2000s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver Bowling Ball Mounted as Trophy by the House of Williams
Located in New York, NY
This unique and one-of-a-kind sterling silver trophy bowling ball by the House of Williams is set
Category
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
