Lead Fishing Buoys

Mid-Century Lead Fishing Buoys (Pair, c. 1940s)

A matched pair of solid lead buoys complete with rope attachments. Crafted in the 1940s for maritime use, likely as net markers or floater aids. Their spherical forms, accentuated by subtle ribbing, carry the earned patina of years spent bobbing on the water or guiding coastal nets. Now, they rest beautifully as sculptural reminders of a bygone seafaring era.

Size: Approximately 11” tall. Circumference of 25.5”

Collector’s Note:

Unlike heavier weights, these buoyant spheres were designed to float. Helpful tools among mid-century fishermen navigating shifting tides. Lead buoys of this size and age are increasingly rare; their intact surface and rope give them an authentic, functional charm. As decor, they bring a strong sense of industrial maritime provenance, morphing utility into art.