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Aqua Ombré Tie Dye Chiffon Ball Gown with Ostrich Feather Trim – XS, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
of depth. If movie star glamour is your thing, get ready for your close-up because this dress brings
Category
1960s American Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Louis Feraud Blue Damask Dark Blue Silk Tiered Poof Evening Gown With Train
By Louis Feraud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and is ready to wear. Any condition issues will be noted. For visual comparison our mannequin is a
Category
1980s German Ball Gowns
1980s Andre Laug Couture Multi-Coloured Sequinned Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
. After branching out on his own, he ran a successful haute couture and ready to wear fashion house in
Category
1980s British Ball Gowns
Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic curved side, or desk, or dining chair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid Century Bachelors Chest by Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Modern Mates c 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Ball, as part of their hugely successful Modern Mates series, circa 1950's. The piece is constructed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century desk, with original chair, designed by Leslie Diamond, for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid century Modern full size bed , designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball as part
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 78.5 in D 58.25 in
The Lost Ball, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Anthony Dunphy
Located in Yardley, PA
During a golf tournament a player has lost his ball in the rough and is searching for it but the
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Chanel summer gold metal CC Cluster ball bracelet, collection 2013
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
central metal chain. This piece was featured 2013 Spring/Summer Ready-to-Wear Collection.
Measurement
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
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D 1.97 in Dm 3.94 in L 11.03 in
Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance 'The Lucy Show'
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Caricature Portraits of Lucille Ball portraying Lucy Carmichael as an aspiring painter with Vivian Vance as
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Illustration Board, Ink, Pen
1960s Charles Hollis Jones Towel Rack for Lucille Ball
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage towel rack designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones for Lucille Ball as part of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Nickel
19th century seascape oil painting of a ship off the Scottish coast
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Richard Ball Spencer
British, (1812-1897)
The Perthshire off Ailsa Craig
Oil on canvas, signed
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
Beach Ball
By Diana Tremaine
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Beach Ball' oil on canvas painting featuring air borne children - a boy and girl, as they leap
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tennis Ball
By Stephen Capogna
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsThis piece is a close up of a tennis ball. This piece was completed using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"The end of the Ball", 19th Century oil on canvas by José García y Ramos
Located in Madrid, ES
JOSÉ GARCÍA Y RAMOS
Spanish, ( 1852 - 1912 )
THE END OF THE BALL
signed J. García y Ramos and
Category
Early 1900s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960s Charles Hollis Jones Towel Rack for Lucille Ball in Solid Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage towel rack designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones for Lucille Ball as part of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pink Opal Bead Ball Bracelet Smokey Diamond 14kt Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
the 'made to order', please note that it may take up to 3 - 5 days for items to be ready for shipping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Opal Bead Ball Bracelet Smokey Diamond 18 Kt Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
the 'made to order', please note that it may take up to 3 - 5 days for items to be ready for shipping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dog Ball Bird, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
ball and a black bird on its head. With curious gazes, the critters turn to their right as if something
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pen, Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
x2 cm)
Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang.
If you're looking for a
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 23.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.8 in
Golf Ball in Motion, Original Painting
By Stephen Capogna
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsA speeding golf ball frozen in time, moments after being hit by an iron
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist More Art
Materials
Acrylic
Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany Ball and Claw
Located in Potters Bar, GB
set to circa 1920
True to Chippendale these have the hand carved ball and claw feet and the intricate
Category
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with nice Murano glass ball.
High quality of materials, gives a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball.
High quality materials, gives a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
French Red Murano Ball Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
for all other countries, ready to hang. Wood bulb posts. Swags of macaroni beads and rare red Murano
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball.
High quality of materials, gives a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
when it is on.
Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixture requires
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Modern White Enameled Metal 'Golf Ball' Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern White Enameled Metal 'Golf Ball' Lamps
USA, Circa 1980s
A unique pair of large
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Magnetic Mirror Chrome Eye-Ball Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. It is commonly referred to as an eye-ball sconce for obvious reasons. Inspired by Verner Panton's
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with nice Murano glass ball.
High quality of materials, gives a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with nice Murano glass ball.
High quality of materials, gives a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Opal Ball Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Pendant light with nice Opal glass ball.
High-quality materials, gives a wonderful light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Chrome
Carved 3.5kg Hardstone Amethyst Figure of Shoulao the Inmortal Chinese God
Located in Bilbao, ES
.
READY TO SHIP
*Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!
PRADERA is a second
Category
20th Century Artisan Models and Miniatures
Materials
Amethyst, Brass
Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball.
High quality of materials - gives a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
.
Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet".
High quality and in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Carved 3.5kg Hardstone Amethyst Figure of Shoulao the Inmortal Chinese God
Located in Bilbao, ES
.
READY TO SHIP
*Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!
PRADERA is a second
Category
20th Century Artisan Models and Miniatures
Materials
Amethyst, Brass
Crystal Ball by Annemarie Ambrosoli, color pencil, 21x21 cm, Abstract
By Annemarie Ambrosoli
Located in Kiens, BZ
Crystal Ball (2019), cm 21x21, by contemporary artist Annemarie Ambrosoli, is a colored drawing
Category
2010s Abstract Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Color Pencil
Sputnik Murano Big Ball Pendant Light, VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Aachen, NRW
effect.
Good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixture requires 1 x E27 Standard
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Purple Ball form Murano Glass and Brass Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Murano purple glass and brass ball lamps, Circa 2000. This pair of lamps is wired
Category
Early 2000s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
18 Karat Yellow Gold Unique Statement Contemporary Cocktail Ball Ring
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Ball Ring - 14k Gold
In stock 18k White Gold size 5.5 US and 8US
This gold ring made to order in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s
Pop-cultural lounge chair, consisting of a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
French Multicolor Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
socket for all other countries and ready to hang. All different color crystal prisms, made into flowers
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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H 14.5 in Dm 10 in
Diamond Slice Ball Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Sliding Charm AD1908
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 18K yellow gold diamond slice ball pendant
♥ This pendant measures 18mm
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball & Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Paint
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
French Green Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Clear and green crystal prisms, made into
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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H 15 in Dm 10.5 in
Game (bob cat, female tennis player, ball, vintage, animal, surrealist painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
drawn back, ready to strike the ball. The contrast between the imminent action of the player and the
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.99 in
Golden Spy Ball Table Lamp in Brass from Frimann, Danish 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Measurements: H: 25 cm, D: 13 cm.
For the US. It will come installed with a 110 watt adaptor plug ready for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Crystal Ball Beaded Flush Mount Dome Gold Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
, certified sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold gilt metal with great patina. Crystal
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Antique Victorian Deconstructed Wingback Armchairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
1860 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Georgian style Claw & Ball feet
This pair have been
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.33 in W 28.35 in D 32.88 in
1 of 2 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball.
High quality of materials - gives a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Georgian Style Hardwood Tilt Top Tripod Table With Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
, bird cage support standing on claw, and ball feet with carved detailing.
Overall, the table is in good
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Hardwood
1 of 3 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball.
High quality of materials, gives a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Ball feet
This is pretty much the finest sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Ball and Stick Rattan Wicker and Cane Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
1 of 3 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on.
Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
By Corum
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1990s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional ball and claw Chippendale mahogany dining chairs. Their design was
Category
2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.5 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
1 of 3 Large Sputnik Big Ball Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet".
High quality and in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Crystal Bead Ball Bracelet Pave Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
the 'made to order', please note that it may take up to 3 - 5 days for items to be ready for shipping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of Two Exceptional Palwa Gilt Brass Crystal Glass Flower Ball Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful petite crystal flower ball chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The chain
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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- What is a Masonic Ball?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Masonic balls, also known as golden globes or cross fobs, are ornate orbs that are imbued with symbolism. They usually open to a cross pendant. They can be used as pendants or pocket watch fobs. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry on 1stDibs today.
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- 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.
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