Kanji Roller WP# 159-A is one of the rarest of all the kanji rollers.  There are only two or three of these floats known to exist in collections.

The Japanese words for the symbols are Dai Fune Watashi which translates to "large boat across river".

This deep purple float without a net would be quite rare but with an intact net puts it into a completely different class.

There's also some net pattern frosting.

There are different opinions on if this float was made for fishing or tourist trade.  Net pattern frosting seems to indicate that it was a working used float.  As with all purple floats, one must be a skeptic.

Mini Jumbo roller in the smaller version.

Most mini jumbos measure about 5 inches.  The smaller version measures only 4 1/2 inches in length.

This mini jumbo also has tons of bubbles in the glass which adds to its appeal.

Authentic glass fishing float with the 'Societa Art. Vetraria Altare' maker's mark.

The float measures 5 inches in diameter.

Authentic working float that is a sun turned lavender color.

This unmarked float measures almost 5 inches in diameter.

This float has excellent provenance having come from the ex-Richard Carlson collection.

Spindle in a small 2 1/2 inch float.

It's always surprised me how few spindles there are in the 2 inch float size relative to their 3 inch and 4 inch counterparts.

This float has nice mold texturing on the surface of the glass.

There are also many tiny black tar specks on the surface of the glass.

Found in Northern Japan.

Cobalt Blue Seal on a 4 inch float.  The dark blue seal is about an 1 1/2 inches across.

The float itself is made of heavy glass.  There are lots of bubbles of various sizes and a couple of blister moons.

Excellent example of a 4 inch Blue Dot.

Found on Hokkaido Island, Japan.

Complete stamp of WP #266 'Kome' 米.  Classified as an uncommon mark.

This float measures 2 1/2 inches in diameter.

Reportedly found near Reedsport, Oregon.

Clear and bold stamp of mark WP #238 'SA'.

This float measures 3 1/4 inches in diameter.

Completely frosted 3 inch float with faint Blue Swirls throughout.

Marked with WP #80 '1'.

Beachcombed on remote Alaskan beach.

This is one of the finest examples of a float with barnacles that I've ever seen.

Some of the clusters of barnacles measure more than 2 inches high at their highest points.

The float is a beautiful beer bottle brown color.  It seems to be more of a the brownish amber gold tint rather than the typical reddish tint.

I think this 'one-of-a-kind' float is a real showstopper and makes for an incredible display.

This 'Mini Ball' measures 5 3/4 inches in circumference or about 1 3/4 inches in diameter.

It has a partial stamp of WP #10 'Rivermouth' in a triangular configuration.  Pretty hard get the whole stamp on a seal button this small.

Mini balls are uncommon; ones with marks are even rarer.

This netted float is a fine example of a mini ball.

Found in Hawaii.