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Witches Ball

Large 19th Century glass witches ball
Located in London, GB
Large 19th Century glass witches ball A true example of a 19th century large scale mercury glass
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Victorian Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

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
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Blown Glass

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Witch Ball on a Stand
Located in den Haag, NL
find their place in the beautiful gardens of palaces and estates. This green witch ball is special
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Mid-20th Century German Romantic Sundials

Materials

Iron

Witch Ball on a Stand
Witch Ball on a Stand
H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Mid-19th Century Large Mercury Glass Witch Ball, on Metal Base
Located in Milano, IT
A mid-19th century large mercury glass witch ball, on a metal base with anthropomorphic details.
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Antique 1870s French Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

"Jingle Balls" Hand-Blown Mercury Glass Spheres
Located in Tongeren, BE
which we call it a witch ball, european dimensions: 41.5cm, 26cm, 2x 18.5cm, 15cm, 2x 13cm, 9cm, 6.7cm
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French Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Georgian Mahogany Treen Cat
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
condition and would have been used to Stand a pottery bowl or a glass witches ball, circa 1820 Measures
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Antique 1820s English Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Treen Cat
Georgian Mahogany Treen Cat
H 11.6 in W 14.2 in D 11.8 in
Witches Ball, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Large glass hand blown witches ball, circa 1910. This lot is a large early 20th century hand
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Vintage 1910s European Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Witches Ball, circa 1910
Witches Ball, circa 1910
H 9.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Late Victorian Large Gold Witches Ball
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late Victorian witches ball, handblown glass with production imperfections. Very light foxing
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Mercury Glass Witches Ball
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Heavily foxed original Mercury glass witches ball, Rare green colour, wonderful condition with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Witches Ball
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large, original Mercury glass witches ball, wonderful condition with only light foxing, France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Witches Ball
Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Witches Ball
H 11.82 in Dm 10.63 in L 11.82 in
Late 19th Century Distressed Witches Ball on Stand
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large, heavily distressed handblown 19th century glass witches ball, the mirror is heavily
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Antique Late 19th Century French Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian blown glass Witch's ball pendant light
Located in Malton, GB
These are the glass Witch's ball pendant light. Made from hand blown glass and then covered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century German Glass Mercury Folk art Witches Ball
Located in London, GB
19th century glass witches ball We are proud to offer an original mercury glass 19th century
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Antique 1880s German Victorian Convex Mirrors

Materials

Glass

19th Century German Glass Mercury Folk art Witches Ball
Located in London, GB
19th century glass witches ball We are proud to offer an original mercury glass 19th century
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Antique 1880s German Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Shop Display Oversized Witches Ball
Located in London, GB
An unusually oversized shop display early 20th century witches’ ball (this example is huge
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Vintage 1920s German Victorian Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Early 20th Century Witches Ball Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large early 20th century ball, heavily distressed with a over painted black pressed gallery
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Early 20th Century French Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Optical Glass

19th Century Witches Optical Scientific Mirror Ball & Ebonised Stand
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A 19th century mercury glass witches ball on a later purpose made ebonised stand. The witches ball
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Blown Glass, Pine

Pair of Early 20th Century Witch Balls on Bronze Stands
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
. Priced as a pair, France, circa 1900. Witch ball diameter 21cm. Dimensions: 31cm x 34cm x 31cm.
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Early 20th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Antique 19th Century "Witching Ball" with Modern Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique Mercury glass witch ball on a modern chrome pedestal. There is a hanging hook on the
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Antique 19th Century American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches’ Balls
Located in London, GB
from a private collection in London, untouched in form and ready to hang. The witch ball originated
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Vintage 1920s French Late Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches Balls
Located in London, GB
collection in London, untouched in form and ready to hang. The witch ball originated among cultures where
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Antique Early 1900s German Victorian Convex Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Early 20th Century Large Foxed Mirror Witches Hanging Ball Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A larger than the normal witches mirror ball, with a beautiful time worn oxidisation to the
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Blown Glass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Model 10220 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Oy in Finland. Model is also called the witches hat and ball. Measures: Height: 115-135 cm. Price
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Huge Gold 19th Century Foxed Witches Ball
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large gold 19th century mercury glass foxed witches ball, with neck, France Circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century French Glass

Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Witches Ball
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large, original Mercury glass witches ball, wonderful condition with only light foxing, France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Witches Ball
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large, original Mercury glass witches ball, wonderful condition with only light foxing, France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Witches Ball
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large, original Mercury glass witches ball, Rare green color, wonderful condition with only light
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Large Early 20th Century Witches Ball Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large early 20th century ball, with age related pitting and oxidization with a pressed brass
Category

Early 20th Century French Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Optical Glass

Large 19th Century Scientific Witches Ball on Geometric Fruit wood Treen Stand
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large late 19th century hand blown glass mirrored ball, likely to of been used in a scientific
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mirror, Optical Glass

French Art Deco Table Lamp, a Witch and Ball
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco table lamp, a witch and ball The lamp is set on a burgundy marble base, the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Brass and Witch Ball Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and witch ball mirror.
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Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brass and Witch Ball Mirror
Brass and Witch Ball Mirror
H 2.37 in Dm 37.41 in
Good Large Green Mercury Glass Witches Ball, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The handblown lustrous emerald green mercury glass witches ball, of large size, having the original
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass

Glass Witch's Ball by John Pomp
Located in Atlanta, GA
SINGLE AVAILABLE / $875 EACH
+ Handmade Glass Vessel
+ Unique
+ Exclusively for Belvedere
+ Signed by the artist

John Pomp Bio:
John...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Early Gold Mercury Glass Witches Ball or Bottle, circa 1820-1850
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The handblown amber gold mercury glass witches ball or bottle having a corked tapering neck
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Collectibles and Curios...

Materials

Mercury Glass

Garden Sculpture Witches Ball
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and modern take on the classic "witches ball" was acquired from a Miami Beach estate
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Late 20th Century American Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Garden Sculpture Witches Ball
Garden Sculpture Witches Ball
H 51.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

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Witches Ball For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the witches ball you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and mirror, every witches ball was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer witches ball, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right witches ball, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Witches Ball?

Prices for a witches ball start at $347 and top out at $2,683 with the average selling for $842.
Questions About Witches Ball
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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.