939 – Witch Ball Pale Green
- Physical description:
- Fine large pale green witch ball.
- Museum classification:
- Protection
- Size:
- 250x250x250
- Information:
These reflective glass balls were manufactured in England by Nailsea glass-makers from 1788 onwards.
The balls were intended to be suspended in a window or dark corner where they will reflect away evil and ill-fortune. Some believe that the glass ball will itself attract the influences of ill-luck and ill-wishing that would otherwise have fallen upon the household. Hence the witch ball should be regularly wiped clean.
Generally the balls are around 7 inches (18 centimetres) in diameter although some are much bigger. They are silvered in various colours or decorated in elaborate swirling patterns.- Resource:
- Object
- Materials:
- Silvered Glass
These reflective glass balls were manufactured in England by Nailsea glass-makers from 1788 onwards.
The balls were intended to be suspended in a window or dark corner where they will reflect away evil and ill-fortune. Some believe that the glass ball will itself attract the influences of ill-luck and ill-wishing that would otherwise have fallen upon the household. Hence the witch ball should be regularly wiped clean.
Generally the balls are around 7 inches (18 centimetres) in diameter although some are much bigger. They are silvered in various colours or decorated in elaborate swirling patterns.