A fabulous, Victorian, dark green mercury glass witches ball in good condition. 
 
Historically, witch balls were hung in cottage windows in the UK during the 17th and 18th century to ward off evil spirits, witches and ill fortune . The concept was that the ball reflected every part of the room,and when looking into it there was nowhere for bad spirits to reside . 
Height: 15 cm
Circumference: 46 cm