Ball Of Forgiveness In églomisé Glass - 19th Century

Ball of Forgiveness in blown églomisé glass. The story of the Pardon balls takes us to Brittany, during the religious festivals (the Pardons) which ended with fairs and festivals in the villages during the 19th century. During the party, the young men offered, upon first approach, a "ball of forgiveness" to the woman he wanted to propose to her. The young woman accepting the Ball of Forgiveness brings it back to her parents, who accepted or not. The size of the Glass Ball was representative of the financial well-being of the in-laws. Diameter: 80 mm Beautiful collector's item, beautiful shine and reflection of mercury. Light bites.