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Early 20th Century Large Foxed Mercury Mirror Witches Hanging Ball Curio

$1,114.04
£795
€944.92
CA$1,516.33
A$1,696.11
CHF 882.66
MX$20,879.64
NOK 11,229.31
SEK 10,535.30
DKK 7,050.06
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About the Item

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 century in age circa 1890 to 1910 Measures: 26cm in diameter 82cm in circumference.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Diameter: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612142640612

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