A Victorian amber glass witch's ball
A Victorian amber glass witch's ball
£750
Category
Reference
5830
Of spherical form with an amber mirror finish.
England, late 19th century
As with many objects that held significance for the superstitious, there are many different theories as to the purpose of a witch's ball. All share the concept that their presence would ward off evil spirits and protect the household, but ideas of how it achieved that vary.
Dimensions:
Diameter
29 cm
/ 11 1⁄2"
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