12 things you may not know about the “Globe of Happiness”:
- The lawn and garden ornament goes by many names, including lawn balls, yard globes, witch balls, fairy balls, mirror balls and globes of happiness.
- The shiny spheres range widely in size, from less than two inches to over two feet.
- The reflective globes found popularity in Victorian England, where they were displayed inside affluent homes.
- “Mad” King Ludwig of Bavaria so loved gazing balls he had them produced in many sizes to be hung in trees, floated in ponds and displayed atop ornate pedestals around his castle.
- After falling out of favor in the 19th century, gazing balls enjoyed a resurgence in the U.S. in the early 20th century as a sign of wealth.
- Southern hosts would place the reflective spheres on porch rails to easily spot an iced tea glass that might need a refill.
- “Witch Balls” were once used as protection from evil spirits, as witches would catch sight of their visage and either be trapped inside or frightened off, depending on the folklore.
- If a fragile, hand-blown gazing ball is cracked or its seal is broken, the spell is lost as moisture fogs the reflection.
- Once known as “butler balls,” the reflective globe would be placed strategically on a dining room sideboard so Victorian Era servants could remain outside the room and still see when service was required.
- Indoor gazing balls were also used to unobtrusively chaperone young couples during courtship.
- some modern gazing balls are manufactured of reflective metal for durability.
- A colorful gazing ball doesn’t just add style, these colorful globes will also attract birds to the yard, if positioned conspicuously.

Package includes:
1x Stainless Steel Gazing Ball Size:12 inch in diameter
Color:Red