Pair of Antique French Boule "Bocce" Balls | Solid Brass with Original Leather Strap | c. 1890–1900

A rare and gorgeous pair of antique French Boule (Bocce) balls made from solid brass with a crosshatched pattern and adorned with their original leather carrying strap. These beautifully aged sporting objects were once used for the classic French game, but now serve as exceptional decorative accents.

• Origin: France

• Material: Solid brass with original leather strap

• Dimenions: 7" x 3" 

• Era: Circa 1890–1900

• Condition: Excellent patina with expected wear; leather shows lovely aged texture

• Use: Once part of a traditional Boule game set; now perfect as paperweights, shelf décor, or conversation starters

These heirloom-quality pieces exude French countryside charm and old-world masculinity. They’re especially striking styled atop a stack of books, in a study, or as part of a curated bookshelf vignette.