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An unusually large witches ball, possibly Eastern Europe, 19th century

Lot Closed

January 19, 04:26 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 GBP

Lot Details

Description

An unusually large witches ball, possibly Eastern Europe, 19th century


the blown and silvered glass with repoussé brass corona and patinated metal fixing chain

approximately 45cm. diameter

Historically,  for well over three centuries hollow glass spheres have been hung in the windows to ward of witches spells,  evil spirits and ill Fortune. Witches balls since the 18th century in England, then New England have been very popular, however their actual origin is considered to be much older.