*Catalogue of Numbered,

Hand-Crafted, Fishing Trawl Floats

(Knotwork was crafted by Sharon Bourque. Last updated July 10, 2024.)

Duraglas, Clear Glass Float Series,

(The markings on the glass are tracible to the glass makers and trademark registration year 1941. Registration # 0390467. Raised trademark "Duraglas" on side of floats & bottom glass markings as well.)

If you are local to Moncton, NB, and want to arrange pick-up to save on shipping cost,

Trawl float # -Dura (clear glass) is a series of floats, used in the Bay of Fundy, off Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (circa 1941 - 1950). Vintage tarred marline (pre-1920's) was acquired from Lunenburg to use for the knotwork, hand-crafted by Moncton artist, Sharon Bourque, in 2021. Detailed information tag included with float. Tag is numbered and signed for this series.

(Floats are 'as is' and 'as available'.

Limited number of floats are available. )

#01-Dura:

Trawl Float#: 01-Dura

Now sold (July 2024)

Image of Trawl Float # 01 - Dura. (sold)

"#01-Dura" : sold July 2024 through

Cape Enrage Gallery, NB.

Trawl float #: 01-Dura (clear glass), is crafted in knotwork netting made of vintage tarred marline (pre 1920's), acquired from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, from a fishing family who passed the stock of line down between their generations, till it was sold and now used to craft these collectible trawl floats. Yellow-blue information tag included.

#01 float is sold. Still showing here for collector's reference to tag and images of the item.

Images of Duraglas Float #01 (sold)

#02-Dura:
(Design #02 features a 'Turks-head knot on its hanging loop,
& a wider top circular opening to view its glass markings.)

Trawl Float#: 02-Dura

Back side of information tag:

Image of Trawl Float # 02 - Dura.

"#02-Dura" : Float is currently available to purchase through Canadian Coastal Art.

Trawl float #: 02-Dura (clear glass), is crafted in knotwork netting made of vintage tarred marline (pre 1920's), acquired from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, from a fishing family who passed the stock of line down between their generations, till it was sold and now used to craft these collectible trawl floats. Yellow-blue information tag included.

Price $125 (CA$).

(Note: Add $25 Shipping cost in Canada, if not picking it up locally.)

Knotwork in the making: #02-Dura