A fabulous and large, Victorian, pale green mercury glass witches ball in good condition. It’s a rarity to find one so large and intact ! 
 
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 . 
Circumference: 69 cm