Antique Pair 19th Century Nail Studded Boules Balls ‘Pétanque à Clous’
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A Good Pair of Antique 19th Century Hobnail Studded Wooden Balls
'Pétanque à Clous' for the game 'Jeu provençal' or 'Boules Lyonnaises'
With copper buttons stamped 'CD'
Iron Studded Hardwood
French, Circa 1890's
Measure:-
9.5 cm diameter
A good antique pair of large-size nail-studded pétanque balls (pétanque à clous) for the game 'Jeu provençal' or 'Boules Lyonnaises', dating to the late 19th Century. The game 'Jeu provençal' is the earlier version of modern 'Pétanque' which was codified in 1907/1910
The wooden core studded with iron hobnails, each with a copper button stamped with the original owner's initials 'CD', to help them identify their balls in play. Large, heavy and distinctive pieces, filled with character.
Condition:-
The pair in very good, characterful condition. The iron rusted, the copper buttons oxidised to green.
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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
