Handmade glass fishing floats were first used by the Norwegians around the 1840s. Most of the originals found today are from the Japanese fishing industry.This wonderful blue replica fishing float is made with hand blown glass and genuine hemp rope. The hand blown glass ball is approximately 10 in diameter and the extended rope is about 12 long (some variation may occur because of the handmade nature of this product).They make a wonderful gift for any nautical collector. They can also be hung indoors or out in the garden where they make beautiful sun catchers.