Gazing Ball

Glassware

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Gazing Ball

Entry/Object ID

2023.28.106

Description

Mercury glass gazing ball atop a candlestick-like base. Base is decorated with etched flowers. Pontil mark is open to show hollow inside. Silver luster is tarnished.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Glassware

Glassware Details

Glassware Type

Ornament

Technique

Blown

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1860 - circa 1870

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Diameter

4 in