Coastal Decor, 11" Lobster Buoy White Blue Red, Nautical Wooden By Seastyle

This is the old-style lobster float buoy that was used by lobster fishermen to secure their traps. A great vintage find at Florida marine flea market! Authentic & chic! Has been cleaned & the paint was fixed. - Wood / Rope - It measures 11" tall, 3,6" wide. - Outdoor / Indoor - Weight 2-3 lb Note: paint layers may vary from the picture above. A bit of a History about our Lobster Buoys. Each is unique & has old fisherman twine to hang it. Each fisherman had their own colours to mark their traps or nets. They make great décor for the ocean oriented person! Bright buoys marking the locations of lobster traps have been an iconic piece of maritime culture dating to the late 1800s, when trapping became a common method of lobstering. To distinguish one lobsterman's traps from others, it became traditionand then lawto paint buoys a unique pattern & color scheme. They became essential for beach house decor, used as doorstops, centerpieces, hanging displays, & more. Very collectible & wonderful for display! July / August, 2016 Coastal Living Magazine featured our Buoys on its cover We are proud to see our collectible vintage items among best decor displays. Thank you! Coastal Decor, 11" Lobster Buoy White Blue Red, Nautical Wooden By Seastyle