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HISTORY Gazing balls originated in 13th Century Venice workshops where they were hand-blown by skilled Italian craftsmen. King Ludwig II Of Bavaria , sometimes referred to as Mad King Ludwig, renowned for initiating the construction of Neuschwanstein , is said to have adorned another of his palaces, Herrenchiemsee , a monument to King Louis XIV Of France in the form of a full-scale replica of Versailles , with Classical and Romantic statuary and lawn balls. Thereafter, they became a fixture of European gardens and are associated with Victorian English gardens in particular. LEGEND A mirror ball is alleged to bring prosperity to those who own one and, alternately, to ward off evil spirits, particularly Witches . |
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