Named "spheres of light" by Antonio Neri in 1612, the first gazing globes date back to 13th century Venice. Popularized in the Victorian era, the mirrored finish provided a fish-eye view of the entire garden and they were believed to fend off misfortune and deliver happiness and joy. Add color, charm, and good luck to your garden with these sparkling garden jewels from ACHLA Designs. These glass balls are blown in a layered technique that gives a crackly appearance over the colored glass and mirror finish while retaining structural integrity. The three hand forged leaves of the Trestle Stand cradle your gazing ball for delicate support. Spiked feet at the base ring can be pushed right into plantings, lawns or garden beds.

• HANDBLOWN GLASS: Blown in a layered technique that gives a crackly appearance over the deep, saturated fern green glass that will not fade with time and sunlight, the interiors are mirrored for a reflective and brilliant sparkling surface
• SPARKLING GARDEN ORNAMENT: Add color, charm, and luck to your garden with these sparkling jewel popularized in the Victorian era, where the mirrored finish of the gazing ball provides a fish-eye view of the entire garden
• STURDY AND DURABLE: Each 6" diameter globe has a stem at the base that keeps it sitting securely in the stand, and sealed with a rubber gasket at the base to prevent moisture damage to the interior
• WROUGHT IRON STAND WITH SPIKED FEET: Spiked feet on the wrought iron trestle stand push right into soil, perfect for planters, intimate rock gardens and garden beds 
• GREAT SIZE FOR YOUR GARDEN: A total height of 17.75", the ball is 6" diameter, while the stand is 6.5" diameter x 13.75"H, this glazing globe stand will fit perfectly well into any outdoor setting