12.1 Inch, Vintage Fishing Floats.
Catalogue of Hand-Netted Floats.
Limited number of vintage glass fishing floats in jumbo sizes
crafted in hand-netted vintage line.
(Line Circa 1920's, from Lunenburg, NS.)
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Note: #2 available. #1 & #3 are sold as of July 2024.
(Sold) "Vintage Tuna Line Float"
12.1 Inch Jumbo #01.
12.1 inch glass ball.
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Sold July 2024,
Listing to archive for collector reference.
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Acquired vintage fishing float glass and vintage line in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Crafted netting done in Moncton, New Brunswick
by nautical crafting artist, Sharon Bourque.
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Limited quantities in this series.
3 'twelve inch' glass balls acquired in 2021.
Knotted in 2024.
(Note: Information tag being ordered)
(sold) 12.1 Inch Glass Tuna Line Float:
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Originally from a Japan, and used in Tuna Lines, these floats were brought over to Lunenburg, NS, by a Chandlery owner, more than 30 years ago. The float has been with collectors and dealers since then, in the Canadian Maritimes. Emerald-green glass ball is now covered in vintage line, netted-knotwork by Sharon Bourque, in Moncton, New Brunswick. The glass sealed area pulls inwards from the vacuum effect when the the glass float was made. This is said to also help the float against the pressure of the ocean, when in use.
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**History and information as told by the Chandlery owner, when Sharon acquired the materials for this float.
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(sold) "Vintage Tuna Line Float"
12.1 Inch Jumbo #01.
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History after Sharon acquired the glass float:
2021: Acquired and put in storage until ready to do netting on the glass.
July 7, 2024:
Vintage line from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, was used to hand-craft netting and knotwork design on the glass fload by Maritime artist/crafter,Sharon Bourque. Knotwork was done in Moncton, New Brunswick. ​
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Sold July 2024.
Listed for archiving for collector reference.
"Vintage Tuna Line Float"
12.1 Inch Jumbo #02.
(Available. Contact Sharon)
12.1 inch glass ball.
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($550 - shipping not included.)
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Acquired vintage fishing float glass and vintage line in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Crafted netting done in Moncton, New Brunswick
by nautical crafting artist, Sharon Bourque.
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Limited quantities in this series.
3 'twelve inch' glass balls acquired in 2021.
Knotted in 2024.
(Note: Information tag being ordered)
12.1 Inch Glass Tuna Line Float (#2): (Available)
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Originally from a Japan, and used in Tuna Lines, these floats were brought over to Lunenburg, NS, by a Chandlery owner, more than 30 years ago. The float has been with collectors and dealers since then, in the Canadian Maritimes. Emerald-green glass ball is now covered in vintage line, netted-knotwork by Sharon Bourque, in Moncton, New Brunswick. The glass sealed area pulls inwards from the vacuum effect when the the glass float was made. This is said to also help the float against the pressure of the ocean, when in use.
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**History and information as told by the Chandlery owner, when Sharon acquired the materials for this float.
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"Vintage Tuna Line Float"
12.1 Inch Jumbo #02.
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History after Sharon acquired the glass float (#2):
2021: Acquired and put in storage until ready to do netting on the glass.
July 7, 2024:
Vintage line from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, was used to hand-craft netting and knotwork design on the glass fload by Maritime artist/crafter,Sharon Bourque. Knotwork was done in Moncton, New Brunswick. ​
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#02 Float is available for sale.
Contact the artist directly.
(Sold) "Vintage Tuna Line Float"
12.1 Inch Jumbo #03 - 'old salty'.
12.1 inch glass ball.
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Sold July 2024.
Listed to archive for collector.
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Acquired vintage fishing float glass and vintage line in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Crafted netting done in Moncton, New Brunswick
by nautical crafting artist, Sharon Bourque.
​
Limited quantities in this series.
3 'twelve inch' glass balls acquired in 2021.
Knotted in 2024.
(Note: Information tag being ordered)
(sold) 12.1 Inch Glass Tuna Line Float (#3):
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Originally from a Japan, and used in Tuna Lines, these floats were brought over to Lunenburg, NS, by a Chandlery owner, more than 30 years ago. The float has been with collectors and dealers since then, in the Canadian Maritimes. Emerald-green glass ball is now covered in vintage line, netted-knotwork by Sharon Bourque, in Moncton, New Brunswick. The glass sealed area pulls inwards from the vacuum effect when the the glass float was made. This is said to also help the float against the pressure of the ocean, when in use.
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**History and information as told by the Chandlery owner, when Sharon acquired the materials for this float.
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(Sold) "Vintage Tuna Line Float"
12.1 Inch Jumbo #03 - "Old Salty".
​​History after Sharon acquired the glass float (#3) - now sold:
2021: Acquired and put in storage until ready to do netting on the glass.
July 7, 2024:
Vintage line from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, was used to hand-craft netting and knotwork design on the glass fload by Maritime artist/crafter,Sharon Bourque. Knotwork was done in Moncton, New Brunswick. ​
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This one shows a lot of character, ocean salt effects on the glass makes it matte, scratches and signs of use from when used in tuna line fishing. Cleaned up and given netting and knotwork in vintage line, by Sharon Bourque,
July 9, 2024, in Moncton, New Brunswick.
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**Sold July 12, 2024. Listing to archive for collector.
