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Are witches balls for kids?
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There is no age limit on witches balls; however, they are meant to be ornamental and may not serve as the best toys since they are typically made from glass. A witches ball, similar to a ball ornament, is a hollow glass sphere originally hung in windows to ward off evil spirits in the 17th and 18th century. You can shop a selection of witches balls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large 19th Century glass witches ball
Located in London, GB
Large 19th Century glass witches ball
A true example of a 19th century large scale mercury glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Victorian Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Large Foxed Mercury Mirror Witches Hanging Ball Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A larger than the normal witches mercury mirror ball, with a beautiful time worn oxidisation to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Blown Glass