Functional object - Numbered balls, early to mid 20th century

Historical information

These little balls are a mystery to us. They may have been used in raffles or draws of some sort at work or an entertainment function

Significance

These items are of minor interest as objects used in the past and provide a talking point for the curious.

Physical description

These are 5 round wooden balls with a circular opening at the top and the letters 1 to 5 printed in black at the base of the recess created by the opening.

Inscriptions & markings

numbers 1, 2 ,3, 4, and 5

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