{"product_id":"decommissioned-japanese-glass-fishing-floats","title":"Decommissioned Japanese Glass Fishing Floats","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA piece of Japanese maritime history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore plastic and Styrofoam floats became the standard, glass floats were used by Japanese fishermen to keep their fishing nets afloat. When glass floats were phased out in favor of newer materials, many were decommissioned and set aside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection comes to us through an antique dealer who sources these floats directly from Japan. \u003cstrong\u003eThese are not “found” floats that washed ashore and were collected from beaches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach float has its own character and history. Because these are authentic decommissioned fishing floats rather than newly manufactured reproductions, you may find signs of their working life, including variations in the glass, light wear, salt residue, and differences in the twine or rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from several styles and sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Plain Glass Float\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small, unsigned glass fishing float without twine or rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Glass Float with Twine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrapped in twine, with variations in the color and condition of the wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Signed Glass Float with Twine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures a Japanese maker's mark in the glass and a twine wrapping. Maker's marks vary from float to float.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\" Glass Float with Rope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA larger round float wrapped in rope. Rope materials vary and may include traditional natural fibers or plastic rope used during the later years of glass fishing-float production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolling Pin Glass Float\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA distinctive elongated Japanese fishing float rather than the traditional round shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant information about your float\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Japanese fishing float is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs shown are representative of our collection; the exact float you receive will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations may include glass color and texture, bubbles and imperfections within the glass, signs of age or use, salt residue, and differences in the color, material and condition of the twine or rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the signed option, every float includes a maker's mark, but \u003cstrong\u003ethe specific mark cannot be selected.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese natural variations are part of the history and character of genuine decommissioned fishing floats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Beaches Glassblowing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"2\" Plain","offer_id":51119301165308,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" Twine","offer_id":51119301198076,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" Signed + Twine","offer_id":51119301230844,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\" Rope","offer_id":51119301263612,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rolling Pin Float","offer_id":51119301296380,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/8756\/5986\/files\/SignedJapaneseFloats1.png?v=1788151414","url":"https:\/\/oceanbeachesglass.com\/products\/decommissioned-japanese-glass-fishing-floats","provider":"Ocean Beaches Glassblowing, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}