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Carpet balls were used to play the game Parlour ball. This Victorian-era indoor game is related to bocce ball or lawn bowling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carpet balls from top sellers around the world.
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Collection of Ten Antique Carpet Balls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ten carpet balls crafted in stoneware, decorated and glazed in several different colors and designs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
$1,800 / set
Dozen Polychrome Wood Carpet Balls Mid Century
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Dozen mid century modern polychrome wood carpet balls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
Pair of Victorian Carpet Balls on Stands with Sterling Silver Plaques
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous unusual accessory, this pair of 19th century English carpet balls on wooden stands makes
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Collection of Three Antique Scottish Carpet Rug Balls, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of three scottish stoneware carpet rug balls. Carpet balls in reds and green. A storied game
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Games
Materials
Stoneware
Two 19th Century Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Lawn Balls.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Two 19th Century Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Lawn Balls.
These Scottish carpet bowling balls are
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Other Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bone, Wood
10 Carpet Lawn Bowling Hand Carved Wood
Stone Balls Antique Office Gift Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
10 Carpet Lawn bowling hand carved wood & stone balls antique office gift idea. A Beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$4,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off