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Wood Bowling Ball

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
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Bowling Ball Collection from USA, 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Filled with 12 lignum vitae bowling balls. Manufactured in the 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

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 .
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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
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20th Century American Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Wooden Bowling Ball Rack and Balls
Located in Culver City, CA
Painted three tiered rack with (27) balls. Rack: 84.5” W x 11” D x 37.75” H Bowling Balls
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Antique Late 19th Century American Games

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Wood

Wooden Bowling Ball Rack and Balls
Wooden Bowling Ball Rack and Balls
H 37.75 in W 84.5 in D 11 in
Decorative Modern Bowling Ball Secret Catch it All in Walnut Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Modern designed bowling ball in walnut wood. Use as a covered box, bowl
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Vintage 1970s Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage Bowling Woods, Scottish, Hardwood, Lawn Bowls Ball, T. Taylor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage bowling woods. A Scottish, hardwood lawn bowls ball by Thomas Taylor of
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Hardwood

Hand Made Wooden Lawn Bowling Ball, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made wooden lawn bowling balls with a thin metal plate on either side. Slightly varying wear
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Teak Bocce Ball Set in Handmade Rustic Caddy Lawn Bowling
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Teak Bocce Ball Set in Handmade Rustic Caddy. Included are four unmarked balls and four
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Games

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Bowling Ball and Pin Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bowling ball and pin Mid-Century Modern table lamp. An actual bowling ball and pin mounted as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Lingum Vitae Bowling Ball, circa 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original hand carved Victorian bowling ball made of extremely hard Lingum vitae wood
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

19th c. Hand Carved Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball and Pins c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A primitive 19th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball and 10 pins. All hand carved. Bowling has
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

Antique Hand-Turned Lignum Vitae Ironwood Bowling Ball Four Pins Hand Made Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique lignum vitae lathe turned bowling ball with four pins. Measures: Ball diameter: 9 in
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Antique 1860s American Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique English Bowling Ball Bookends
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pair of English bowling balls on custom-made stands make unique bookends. Good gift for a man
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Early 20th Century English Bookends

Materials

Wood

Antique Bowling Alley Ball Return Post by Brunswick Balke Collender Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique bowling alley ball return post by Brunswick Balke Collender company.
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Early 20th Century American Games

Materials

Brass

Unusual Tramp Art Fitted Bowling Ball Box
Located in Concord, MA
Unusual Tramp Art Box with fitted green velvet interior to hold a large bowling ball. Sides
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Early 20th Century American Toys

Materials

Scrap Wood, Velvet

Unusual Tramp Art Fitted Bowling Ball Box
Unusual Tramp Art Fitted Bowling Ball Box
H 9.75 in W 10.5 in D 10.25 in
Victorian Era Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Providence, RI
Victorian era Lignum Vitae bowling ball on steel stand. Ball has beautiful patina and figuring
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

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18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere
Located in London, GB
A late eighteenth century lignum vitae sphere of large scale. Lignum vitae was favoured by Dame Barbara Hepworth, and a Hepworth sphere sculpture in the material was recently sold...
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet/Lawn Ball
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum Vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is one of the hardest woods and has always been the wood of choice for carpet, lawn and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Games

Materials

Iron

Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-row oak bowling ball rack comprised of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum vitae; (heartwood) lathe turned bowling balls.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

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Wood Bowling Ball For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood bowling ball for your home. A wood bowling ball — often made from wood, metal and steel — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood bowling ball — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each wood bowling ball bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Wood Bowling Ball?

Prices for a wood bowling ball start at $125 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $585.
Questions About Wood Bowling Ball
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A wood dough bowl is a wooden vessel that is used to mix dough for baking. Shop a collection of antique and vintage wooden dough bowls from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.