A very large fortune teller's crystal ball on a stand

A wonderful, extremely large ‘crystal’ gazing ball on a beautifully simple stand. That skull is life size, with this piece standing 30cm tall!

The stand is either bronze or brass, and a very unusual design. It is very heavy, as is the ball.

The stand is marked CDG. The only reference we can find of CDG to this type of piece is Antoine Court De Gebelin who initiated the interpretation of the Tarot as an arcane repository of timeless esoteric wisdom in 1781. The possibility of linking Gebelin to this piece is very intriguing indeed…

The ball is a later addition as it is fairly smooth whereas very early ones are rippled. It nestles perfectly in the stand.

These are very rare things and becoming so hard to find, so do not miss out. This is a stunning, huge example.

The perfect centerpiece on a gypsy table, or addition to your wunderkammer. A great piece for any interior.

*Please do not put this in direct sunlight*

Dimensions:

All approximate

Height overall 30cm

Base diameter overall 19cm

Base height 13cm

Ball diameter 20.5cm

Replica skull seen is life size for scale (not included- listed separately)

Condition: Where there are specific points to note we will detail these as far as possible but please be aware that all our items have wear commensurate with age and are as seen in the photographs. If you require any specific information please do not hesitate to get in contact.