Silver hurling ball

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A Silver ball is used in the Cornish game of hurling.

It is made of sterling silver which is hammered into two hemispheres and the bound around a core of applewood which is held together with a band of silver. The band hold screws or nails which hold the ball together. Normally a motto would appear on the band, such as "Town and country Do your best!". The ball is equal in size to a cricket ball.

There are examples of hurling balls held at Truro museum, Lanhydrock house and St. Columb Major post office. Many are also held in private hands.