{"product_id":"antique-lignum-vitae-lawn-bowls-set-of-four","title":"Antique Lignum Vitae Lawn Bowls – Set of Four","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming set of four antique lignum vitae lawn bowls, each displaying beautiful age, rich colour and wonderful sporting history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly turned from dense hardwood, the bowls retain their original inset name discs bearing the initials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR.W.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect displayed in a bowl, stacked on shelves, incorporated into a sporting collection or used as decorative objects in a country house interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet of four antique lawn bowls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurned lignum vitae construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal inset owner discs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitialled “R.W.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative turned detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich chestnut-brown colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional sporting collectables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique decorative condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease add:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter 11cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry house interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSports memorabilia collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLibrary and study displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRustic shelving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMen’s dressing rooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage sporting collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative bowl displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLignum 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found by Nicholas \u0026 Steele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58152128283011,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7275\/4719\/files\/F63560C8-37DE-4679-9BF2-C3E9A86A2A45.jpg?v=1780075668","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandsteele.co.uk\/products\/antique-lignum-vitae-lawn-bowls-set-of-four","provider":"Nicholas and Steele","version":"1.0","type":"link"}