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Antique Witch Balls

Very Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Kugel Sphere with Brass Ring
Very Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Kugel Sphere with Brass Ring

Very Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Kugel Sphere with Brass Ring

Located in Hopewell, NJ

These decorative reflective glass spheres were first created in Germany during the 19th century and evolved from 17th century witch balls hung near windows to ward off evil spirits.

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1890s German Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Mercury Glass

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Pair of Early 20th Century Witch Balls on Bronze Stands
Pair of Early 20th Century Witch Balls on Bronze Stands

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
Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches’ Balls

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 3 early 20th century mercury glass witches’ balls.

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1920s French Late Victorian Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches Balls
Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches Balls

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 8 early 20th century mercury glass witches balls.

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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Blown Glass

Early 20th Century Pair of Mirror Witches Balls on Bronze Stands
Early 20th Century Pair of Mirror Witches Balls on Bronze Stands

Early 20th Century Pair of Mirror Witches Balls on Bronze Stands

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A matching pair of early 20th century mirrored witches balls, with pressed steel galleries and hanging hoops.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Collection of 10 Mercury Hand Blown Glass Foxed Witches Balls
19th Century Collection of 10 Mercury Hand Blown Glass Foxed Witches Balls

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 galleries and hanging hoops, later period chain and s hooks have been added.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Blown Glass

Witches Gilded Blown Glass Balls
Witches Gilded Blown Glass Balls

Witches Gilded Blown Glass Balls

Located in New York, NY

Italian blown glass witches balls slight golding, circa 1920s. Three available.

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19th Century Italian Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Mercury Glass Decorative Balls
Set of 3 Mercury Glass Decorative Balls

Set of 3 Mercury Glass Decorative Balls

Located in New York, NY

Set of three oversized mercury glass witches balls with glass etched floral designs on the exterior, Circa early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Pair of Oval Mirror Witches Hanging Balls Curio
Early 20th Century Pair of Oval Mirror Witches Hanging Balls Curio

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 and hoops.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Witch Balls

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Blown Glass

Vintage Gilded Blown Glass Ball
Vintage Gilded Blown Glass Ball

Vintage Gilded Blown Glass Ball

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H 6.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Vintage Gilded Blown Glass Ball

Located in New York, 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
Witches Ball, circa 1910

Witches Ball, circa 1910

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H 9.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Witches Ball, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

Towards the late 19th, early 20th century witches balls were placed inside the home across the window.

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1910s European Victorian Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of 19th Century Witches Balls
Pair of 19th Century Witches Balls

Pair of 19th Century Witches Balls

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H 8.47 in Dm 7.29 in

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 consistent with age. One ball has a large section of deterioration to the bottom appr...

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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
Early 20th C Trio of Large Glass Witches Sorcerers Foxed Mirror Convex Balls

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 their interiors.

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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
Gold Mercury Glass German Kugel Globe Sphere Orb Christmas Ornament

Gold Mercury Glass German Kugel Globe Sphere Orb Christmas Ornament

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a great example of a gold mercury glass German Kugel. Kugels (which means balls in German) originated from witch balls that were glass balls that, in the 17th century, were h...

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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
Mixed Group of Eight Victorian Mercury Glass Witches Balls, circa 1900

Mixed Group of Eight Victorian Mercury Glass Witches Balls, circa 1900

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The most common theory is that witch balls were hung in 18th and 19th century windows to ward off evil spirits as it was believed that witches could be entrapped by their own reflect...

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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
Group of Five Victorian Silver Mercury Glass Witches Balls, circa 1900

Group of Five Victorian Silver Mercury Glass Witches Balls, circa 1900

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The most common theory is that witch balls were hung in 18th and 19th century windows to ward off evil spirits as it was believed that witches could be entrapped by their own reflect...

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Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Mercury Glass

Good Large Green Mercury Glass Witches Ball, circa 1900
Good Large Green Mercury Glass Witches Ball, circa 1900

Good Large Green Mercury Glass Witches Ball, circa 1900

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The most common theory is that witch balls were hung in 18th and 19th-century windows to ward off evil spirits as it was believed that witches could be entrapped by their own reflect...

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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
Early Gold Mercury Glass Witches Ball or Bottle, circa 1820-1850

Early Gold Mercury Glass Witches Ball or Bottle, circa 1820-1850

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The most common theory is that witch balls were hung in 18th and 19th century windows to ward off evil spirits as it was believed that witches could be entrapped by their own reflect...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Witch Balls

Materials

Mercury Glass

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Roma, IT

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