*Catalogue of Numbered,
Decorative Floats
(Knotwork is crafted by Sharon Bourque. Last updated July 30, 2023.)
Non-Vintage, Glass Balls,
Crafted into Decorative "Fishing Floats".
Multi sizes & colours available!
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If you are local to Moncton, NB, and want to arrange pick up
to save on shipping cost, contact us directly: 506-988-2777,
email: CanadianCoastalArt@yahoo.ca
Non-vintage, decorative, glass, fishing floats, are hand-crafted with knotwork by Sharon Bourque, In Moncton, New Brunswick.
These glass balls come in a variety of colours not typically found in vintage glass floats. What's your favourite colour? Sizes may also range between xmas bulb sized up to jumbo sized (..as available).
Floats may be available for viewing and purchase at local retail shops and market locations. Check the information posted for each float.
(Floats are 'as is' and 'as available'. )
Yellow #01-Lun.
Yellow #01-Lun.
This yellow glass ball was acquired in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in July 2021. The ball has a nice golden hue, and a larger size to enjoy.
The line used for the netting knotwork, is vintage-antique, tarred marline, estimated to be pre-1920, and coming from a local fishing family out of Lunenburg. Knotwork for the netting was hand-crafted by Sharon Bourque, in Moncton, New Brunswick, July 2021.
Float is currently available to purchase through our booth at "Maritime Crafts, Shirts & More", in Shediac, New Brunswick. (Vendor #93).
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History (Previously on display at...)
2021-2023:
Maritime Crafts, Shirts & More
342 Main St #170, Shediac, NB E4P 1E7
(Behind mall separate outdoor entrance)
$125.
Yellow #02-Lun.
Yellow #02-Lun.
Blown glass, yellow glass float was acquired in Lunenburg in July 2021. Netting was done in pre-1920's tarred marline, also from Lunenburg.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH
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History (Previously on display at...)
Oct-Dec 2021:
Curt's General Market Place, 210 Millenium Blvd., Moncton, NB.
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2022-2023:
Cape Enrage Gallery, Waterside, New Brunswick, Canada. (current)
$125.
Yellow#03-Lun.
("Button end")
Yellow#03-Lun.
("Button end")
This yellow glass ball was acquired in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in July 2021. The ball is not vintage, but has a nice golden, yellow-amber hue. This ball comes in a large 5" size, with tarred marline used for it's knotwork.
The line used for the netting knotwork, is vintage-antique, tarred marline, estimated to be pre-1920, and coming from a local fishing family out of Lunenburg. Knotwork for the netting was hand-crafted by Sharon Bourque, in Moncton, New Brunswick, July 2021.
Float is currently available to purchase through our booth at "Maritime Crafts, Shirts & More", in Shediac, New Brunswick. (Vendor #93).
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History (Previously on display at...)
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2021 - 2023:
Maritime Crafts, Shirts & More
342 Main St #170, Shediac, NB E4P 1E7
(Behind mall separate outdoor entrance)
$125
Images of Yellow#03-Lun.
Images of Yellow#03-Lun.
Blue#01-Lun.
("Little Blueberry")
Blue#01-Lun.
("Little Blueberry")
This blue glass ball was acquired in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in July 2021. The ball is not vintage, but has a nice blue hue. This ball comes in a small size, with tarred marline used for it's knotwork.
The line used for the netting knotwork, is vintage-antique, tarred marline, estimated to be pre-1920, and coming from a local fishing family out of Lunenburg. Knotwork for the netting was hand-crafted by Sharon Bourque, in Moncton, New Brunswick, July 2021.
Float is currently available to purchase through our booth at "Maritime Crafts, Shirts & More", in Shediac, New Brunswick. (Vendor #93).
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History (Previously on display at...)
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Oct-Dec 2021:
Curt's General Market Place, 210 Millenium Blvd., Moncton, NB.
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2022 - 2023:
Maritime Crafts, Shirts & More, Main St, Shediac, NB.
$75
(Physical tag image pending. Digital tag for now.)
Jumbo#01-Y/Amber
(New Glass, Old Line).
Jumbo#01-Y/Amber
(New Glass, Old Line).
Non-vintage, jumbo sized, golden amber coloured glass, decorative float,
wrapped in pre 1920's tarred marline.
Turks head knot on hanging loop.
Old meets new in this unique piece!
(Glass ball acquired in Alma, New Brunswick.
Tarred marline acquired in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Knotwork by Moncton artist, Sharon Bourque.)
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH
Canadian Coastal Art.
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History (Previously on display at...)
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Oct-Dec 2021:
Curt's General Market Place, 210 Millenium Blvd., Moncton, NB.
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2022 - 2023:
Brought to Craft-Art shows in Riverview, New Brunswick, by artist.
$300 (Plus shipping)
