Target ball?

[Altom]

goodmorning everyon. I was searching ebay this morning and i found this listing on ebay supposedly a target ball. I must say i am not sure if this is a target ball although from the pictures it may seem to have a seem line through the middle of it which i dont know if that helps or not. But if you have better knowledge please do share. Thank you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorian-Miniature-Dark-Green-TARGET-GALLERY-Ball-1-1-4-inches-/380662777734?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58a1450786

 

[cowseatmaize]

To me the opening looks too large and the shape is to out of round. I'm not a collector though.

 

[epackage]

Sure looks like it to me, they would have stuffed it with feathers and sawdust is my understanding...

 

[botlguy]

It sure looks like an authentic Target Ball but could also be a Christmas tree ornament or modern reproduction. (Easy to reproduce, be careful out there) Most, but not all, target balls were embossed / decorated / patterned. A look at the mouth to ascertain the thickness of the glass would be helpful. Target Balls are very thin and light as would be Christmas tree ornaments. The Target Balls were filled with feathers to better see a hit.

 

[GuntherHess]

it may be what they call a range ball http://www.targetballs.com/target-balls/range-balls/


It seems a bit small for a target ball and they put designs on most target balls so the shot wouldn't glance off.

 

[botlguy]

Learn something new all the time. I think Matt has it. Wish I was better at searching the net.

 

[epackage]

I consider both styles target balls, I guess one was thrown into the air and the other wasn't, but they are both 'targets' and they are both 'ball' shaped. The guy who wrote that page doesn't seem 100% sure either...

Nice find Matt..[]

 

[cowseatmaize]

Sure is something to think about. I wonder which is more common. Throw them up and there most likely to break even if you miss. If they're ground crawlers you just bring the back and try again.[8|]
I've seen lots or target balls and even a couple of the throwers over the years but I never heard of the range balls.
I kind of wish I didn't sell mine that I bought as net floats.

 

[GuntherHess]

in a carnival a smooth smaller ball which is harder to break may have been a benefit.
THe same people who brought you 10 pound lead filled milk bottles

 

[Altom]

Thanks all for your expertise. I never would of thought it could be a range ball. But least it is technically a "target ball".