Witches Balls
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
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Witch Ball on a Stand
Located in den Haag, NL
Witch balls are traditionally made in Eastern Europe to keep away the birds from,
The fruits. They
Category
Mid-20th Century German Romantic Sundials
Materials
Iron
Globe Pendant Light Copper
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
the integral LED. Reminiscent of ancient witch balls, hollowed spheres of colored glass which were
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Globe Pendant Light Chrome
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
the integral LED. Reminiscent of ancient witch balls, hollowed spheres of coloured glass which were
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Globe Cone Floor Lamo Chrome
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
the integral LED. Reminiscent of ancient witch balls, hollowed spheres of colored glass which were
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Carbon Fiber
Globe Cone Floor Lamp Copper
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
the integral LED. Reminiscent of ancient witch balls, hollowed spheres of coloured glass which were
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Carbon Fiber
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
Category
Early 20th Century French More Folk Art
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Late Victorian Antiquities
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Victorian Convex Mirrors
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian More Desk Accessories
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
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Vintage Mercury Glass Op-Art Globes
Located in Astoria, NY
small cylindrical base.
They are reminiscent of Victorian "Witch Balls" found throughout England and
Category
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1910s European Victorian More Mirrors
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by Willem Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in The Hague, NL
.
Handmade glass art work, with two light balls to use witch gives beautiful warm lightening and at the same
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stained Glass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mirrors
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Convex Mirrors
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
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
Category
Antique 1890s English High Victorian More Mirrors
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s English High Victorian More Mirrors
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian More Mirrors
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Collectibles and Curios...
Materials
Mercury Glass
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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 interior. Thick hand blown glass with a simple steel hanging hoop, turn off the ce...
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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Questions About Witches 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.