Antique boule de sorcière 7 cm 1800s couleur argent

Antique witches ball, the reason why this is called witches ball is that people were afraid witches come into their house and put the ball on the mantlepiece. So when the witch comes in by the chimney she sees her in the mirror from the mercury glass and she turnes back. People had a lot of belief in it that witches brought negative things because they didn't know what a witch actually was. This ball survived the time and is in good condition, there are no cracks on it. There is just a worn patina with spots due the age. You can see that he is handmade due the imperfections in the glass. This gives more charm at this historical piece. A real beauty for your collection. Dimensions: 2.76 inch or 7 cm high.