#7 • Large Japanese Teal Glass Fishing Float with Rope Netting, 15"

Part of November 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $15.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 15, 2026 4:02 PM AKST

Category: Glass

A very large Japanese glass fishing float in vibrant deep teal, complete with a heavy covering of weathered rope netting. The thick, knotted cord forms an open lattice around the spherical glass and gathers into a loop with an extended length of rope, forming the charming character that makes these floats such iconic and distinctive nautical display pieces. Glass floats supplied buoyancy for fishing nets and lines, with the surrounding rope securing the hollow spheres to the gear. This example measures approximately 15" in diameter, or approximately 31" overall including the rope extension.