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Edwardian Leather Medicine Ball
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Edwardian Leather Medicine Ball

1900 - 1920
Description

An Edwardian, c1900, leather medicine ball used for strengthening the upper bodies of athletes and boxers for many years.

With wear commensurate with usage and age, generally good though. One small split as shown.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Edwardian Leather Medicine Ball to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1061562
Dealers Internal Reference
1703
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
An Edwardian, c1900, leather medicine ball used for strengthening the upper bodies of athletes and boxers for many years.

With wear commensurate with usage and age, generally good though. One small split as shown.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Edwardian Leather Medicine Ball to the Edwardian era.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1061562
Dealers Internal Ref
1703
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
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A spherical Edwardian medicine ball crafted from dark brown stitched leather panels displaying a weathered patina.
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Archive I A spherical Edwardian medicine ball crafted from dark brown stitched leather panels displaying a weathered patina.

Edwardian Leather Medicine Ball

Archive II A spherical Edwardian medicine ball crafted from dark brown stitched leather panels displaying a weathered patina. View II
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Archive IV Scale Reference for A spherical Edwardian medicine ball crafted from dark brown stitched leather panels displaying a weathered patina.
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Colin Brand Antiques

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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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A spherical Edwardian medicine ball crafted from dark brown stitched leather panels displaying a weathered patina.
Edwardian Leather Medicine Ball
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A spherical Edwardian medicine ball crafted from dark brown stitched leather panels displaying a weathered patina.
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  • ObjectSports Memorabilia
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialLeather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSegmented leather panels, Hand-stitched seams, Circular leather cap
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This Edwardian leather medicine ball dates from around 1900 and serves as a piece of sports memorabilia from the era. The piece is constructed from dark brown leather panels joined together with visible hand-stitched seams, converging at a small circular cap on the top surface. The surface displays a distinct weathered patina with scuffs and cracking accumulated from its history of use by athletes and boxers. Measuring 29 cm high, 29 cm wide and 29 cm deep, the ball is compact in size. In a contemporary home, this item fits naturally into a gentleman's library or study as a decorative shelf accent placed alongside books. It brings a tactile, historic element to interior schemes, working well on a sturdy bookshelf or display surface where its rugged texture and period character remain fully visible.

FAQs

Leather medicine balls originated in the 19th and early 20th centuries as weighted conditioning tools used in gymnastics and physical education. During the Edwardian period, they were commonly constructed from heavy leather hide and filled with dense materials such as horsehair, sand, or fabric scraps.

These objects were typically crafted from thick leather panels sewn together with heavy thread, often reinforced at the seams. The interior was packed tightly with dense fibrous filling to maintain structural shape and weight during physical exercise.

Authentic period pieces exhibit heavy seam stitching alongside natural surface crazing, wear patterns, and surface patina from historic handling. Look for multi-panel segmented leather construction and natural hide rather than modern synthetic materials.

A vintage medicine ball functions well as a sculptural accent on a lower bookshelf tier, styled alongside books, or placed on a sideboard. It adds texture and physical mass to interiors styled with dark timber, metal, or vintage leather elements.

Keep leather items away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying and cracking. Applying a small amount of neutral leather conditioner or conservation wax periodically helps maintain flexibility and protects the aged surface finish.
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