{"product_id":"vintage-french-boule-ideale-petanque-set-with-original-leather-carrier-c-1950","title":"Vintage French Boule Idéale Pétanque Set with Original Leather Carrier c.1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA French mid-century set features four heavy metal pétanque boules and one wooden target ball crafted by the iconic French brand Boule Idéale\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e. Known for pioneering early all-metal alloys, this set dates back to the 1950s–1960s\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e and features a classic striped\/grid striation design.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe set comes with the original skeletal brown leather carrying harness with heavy-duty brass rivets, a built-in handle and maker's mark on the side. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e Boule Idéale, France.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1950-1960.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum-Bronze Alloy, Leather, Brass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Two straps are broken. Handle is in good condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H 3 in. W 6 in. D 6 in., Balls: Diameter 3 in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese balls are used to play pétanque\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e, a classic French lawn game where the goal is to throw your heavy metal balls as close as possible to a smaller wooden target ball.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe game is a beloved staple of French outdoor culture and is traditionally played on hard dirt, gravel, or sand pitches in public parks and village squares.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50662591037677,"sku":"Sports SKU 064","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/files\/boule-ideale-bocci-set-french-1950-1.jpg?v=1789081802","url":"https:\/\/s16home.com\/products\/vintage-french-boule-ideale-petanque-set-with-original-leather-carrier-c-1950","provider":"S16 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}