A charming set of four antique lignum vitae lawn bowls, each displaying beautiful age, rich colour and wonderful sporting history.

Expertly turned from dense hardwood, the bowls retain their original inset name discs bearing the initials R.W., together with decorative ring-turning and hand-finished details. Their deep chestnut colouring and heavily patinated surfaces reflect decades of use on the bowling green.

The set shows all the character collectors seek, including natural age-related wear, surface crazing and historic marks acquired through years of play. These qualities only enhance their decorative appeal today.

Perfect displayed in a bowl, stacked on shelves, incorporated into a sporting collection or used as decorative objects in a country house interior.

Features

• Set of four antique lawn bowls
• Turned lignum vitae construction
• Original inset owner discs
• Initialled “R.W.”
• Beautiful aged patina
• Decorative turned detailing
• Rich chestnut-brown colouring
• Traditional sporting collectables

Condition

Good antique decorative condition.

All bowls display significant age-related wear, scratches, knocks, surface crazing and historic use marks consistent with genuine antique sporting equipment. One bowl appears to show more pronounced age cracking than the others.

Please examine photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Dimensions

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• Diameter 11cm.

Styling Suggestions

Perfect for:

• Country house interiors
• Sports memorabilia collections
• Library and study displays
• Rustic shelving
• Men’s dressing rooms
• Vintage sporting collections
• Decorative bowl displays

Historical Note

Lignum vitae was traditionally favoured for lawn bowls due to its exceptional density, durability and natural self-lubricating properties. Antique examples with original owner’s initials are increasingly sought after by collectors of sporting memorabilia and decorative antiques.