Antique Norwegian Glass Fishing Floats | Biri Glassverk BV Marked | Hand Blown 1800s Net Buoys
$488.75 $575.00
Early Norwegian glass fishing floats, mouth blown in a soft sea green tone and protected by original hand tied hemp netting. These floats were attached to the upper edge of fishing nets to keep them vertically suspended in the water.
One float bears the “BV” mark for Biri Glassverk (1761–1880). Marked examples from Biri are rarely found today and are considered highly desirable among collectors of maritime artifacts. Norway was the first country to produce glass fishing floats commercially in the mid 1800s, making early examples historically significant.
Engineered for harsh North Atlantic conditions, these floats were designed to withstand deep sea pressure, reportedly suitable for depths up to 1200 meters.
Today they are highly decorative objects. In Norway they are often displayed on cabin walls by the water, or placed in a zinc basin filled with water to create a reflective “water mirror” garden feature where the glass glows beautifully in the sunlight.
Authentic maritime artifacts with visible age wear and original rope consistent with historic use.
• Authentic antique pieces
• Original condition with age wear
• Carefully packed
• Dimensions (each):
4.5 inches (11.5 cm) diameter
🎁 A striking gift for collectors of maritime history and Scandinavian coastal decor.
🌍 Worldwide shipping.
❤️ Feel free to favorite my shop to see new and exciting vintage and antique finds.
Shipping from Norway
Processing time
2-4 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Privacy policy
In case you want to cancel your order, the item must be sent back and be at my hands within 14 days from you recive the item.
If there is any loss inn value of the item, you have to take the cost of this value loss.
For any incurance to apply, i need photos of the package before you open it, after you have open it, and pictures of the object. I need picture of the object from distance and some near photos of the damage item.
If this info is not provided, my incurance will not cover the cost or damage made by the postal carrier.
ATTENTION. In order for the insurance to apply, these conditions must be met, Picture of the outside of the package before it is opened, picture of the inside of the package as well as good photos of any damage
If you want return after international law, we follow the law for this.
You are responsible for return shipping and all the cost i have had with shipping it to you.
If you have any questions, contact med at our inbox on etzy.