Antique Witch Balls
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Pair of Early 20th Century Witch Balls on Bronze Stands
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of early 20th century silver witch balls, paired with associated patinated bronze stands
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Early 20th Century French Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Glass
Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches’ Balls
Located in London, GB
Collection of early 20th century mercury glass witches’ balls
We are proud to offer a collection
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1920s French Late Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Blown Glass
Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches Balls
Located in London, GB
Collection of early 20th century mercury glass witches balls
We are proud to offer a collection of
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century Collection of 10 Mercury Hand Blown Glass Foxed Witches Balls
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine collection of ten hand blown glass witches balls, all with their original pressed brass
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Blown Glass
Witches Gilded Blown Glass Balls
Located in South Salem, NY
Italian blown glass witches balls slight golding, circa 1920s. Three available. Sold separately.
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19th Century Italian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Glass
Set of 3 Mercury Glass Decorative Balls
Located in South Salem, NY
Set of three oversized mercury glass witches balls with glass etched floral designs on the exterior
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Early 20th Century British Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Pair of Oval Mirror Witches Hanging Balls Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual matching pair of 20th century mirrored oval witches balls, with pressed copper galleries
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Early 20th Century English Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Gilded Blown Glass Ball
Located in South Salem, NY
Italian blown glass witches balls slight golding. Ca. 1920s. Sold as a set.
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Blown Glass
Witches Ball, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
19th, early 20th century witches balls were placed inside the home across the window. The folk-art
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1910s European Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century "Witching Ball" with Modern Stand
Located in New York, NY
An antique Mercury glass witch ball on a modern chrome pedestal. There is a hanging hook on the
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19th Century American Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Metal
Bannerette Weathervane, Made By J.w. Fiske
Located in York County, PA
at the top and a small whale's tail at the base to compliment the pattern. There are balls at three
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19th Century Antique Witch Balls
Pair of 19th Century Witches Balls
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of late 19th century balls with pressed copper galleries, both have pitting and oxidation
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Mirror, Optical Glass
Early 20th C Trio of Large Glass Witches Sorcerers Foxed Mirror Convex Balls
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A trio of larger than the norm "witches" balls, each with a beautiful time worn oxidisation to
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Early 20th Century European Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Blown Glass, Mirror
Gold Mercury Glass German Kugel Globe Sphere Orb Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
) originated from witch balls that were glass balls that, in the 17th century, were hung in doorways and
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Blown Glass
Mixed Group of Eight Victorian Mercury Glass Witches Balls, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The group of eight handblown lustrous mercury glass witches balls, of mixed sizes, having the
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1890s English High Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Mercury Glass
Group of Five Victorian Silver Mercury Glass Witches Balls, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The group of five hand-blown lustrous mercury glass witches balls of silver colour and mixed sizes
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Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Mercury Glass
Good Large Green Mercury Glass Witches Ball, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
is also original to the piece.
Witches balls have a rather interesting and mysterious history and
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Mercury Glass
Early Gold Mercury Glass Witches Ball or Bottle, circa 1820-1850
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
too difficult to say if they are original to the bottle.
Witches balls have a rather interesting
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Witch Balls
Materials
Mercury Glass
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Questions About Antique Witch Balls
- Are witches balls for kids?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
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