Parkesine snooker ball

Side view of a ball showing the well used surface.

Details

Object number

PHSL : PAR 119

Country

Date

1865

Classification

Description

An 1860s snooker ball made of compression moulded Parkesine (cellulose nitrate). Parkesine is the trademark for the first man-made plastic, which was invented by Alexander Parkes in 1862. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Parkesine

Rights

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Dimensions

Diameter

50mm

Method
compression moulded

Material
plastic
Parkesine - trade name
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate

Colour
cream