Name: Pair of Late 19th Century Mercury Glass Butler's / Gazing Balls
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

*BVL sources high-quality vintage / antique items from single-owner, smoke-free estates. Reasonable offers accepted. Please message BVL directly with any … more *BVL sources high-quality vintage / antique items from single-owner, smoke-free estates. Reasonable offers accepted. Please message BVL directly with any questions. Thank you!*

Once utilized by staff members to discreetly look at guests during a meal, this pair of late 19th century mercury glass "butler's balls" or "gazing balls" are stunning decorative objects.

Their reflective surfaces and orbed shape add a gorgeous addition to any tabletop or mantle while giving a lovely nod to antiquity.

This pair is solid mercury glass and in overall good antique condition with some imperfections to the glass (as noted in detailed pictures).

Overall height: 12"
Orb diameter: 7"
Base diameter: 6" less

Dimensions: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 12ʺH

Styles: Art Deco; Victorian

Period: Late 19th Century

Country of Origin: United States

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Glass

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Silver

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Minor splotches and imperfections throughout surface of both; more apparent on one of the pieces, which also has a minor … moreMinor splotches and imperfections throughout surface of both; more apparent on one of the pieces, which also has a minor imperfection in the glass where orb meets stand on one piece. Overall in excellent condition for age / use. less

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Buena Vista Life

Winston-Salem, NC

Pair of Late 19th Century Mercury Glass Butler's / Gazing Balls

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