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This isn’t your average lawn game relic—it’s a pétanque boule straight out of the mid-1800s, crafted from solid wood and armored with a skin of tightly driven nails. Before modern steel balls took over the game, players hurled hefty beasts like this one across dusty courtyards in southern France. The studded surface gave grip, bite, and no small amount of intimidation. Time has only made it better, with the nail heads wearing into a rich, textured patina that looks almost sculptural. To up the drama, it comes mounted on a cast iron stand, making it less “forgotten sports equipment” and more “industrial objet d’art.”
PLEASE EMAIL US RE: SHIPPING TIMING BEFORE PURCHASING hello@heimweeantiques.com
This isn’t your average lawn game relic—it’s a pétanque boule straight out of the mid-1800s, crafted from solid wood and armored with a skin of tightly driven nails. Before modern steel balls took over the game, players hurled hefty beasts like this one across dusty courtyards in southern France. The studded surface gave grip, bite, and no small amount of intimidation. Time has only made it better, with the nail heads wearing into a rich, textured patina that looks almost sculptural. To up the drama, it comes mounted on a cast iron stand, making it less “forgotten sports equipment” and more “industrial objet d’art.”
