2nd Jun, 2021 10:00

Antiques, Interiors & Books Auction

 
Lot 492
 

A 19th century stained pine ‘witches’ box

A 19th century stained pine ‘witches’ box, the lid inscribed 'Anne + Gray', the interior containing items associated with witchcraft including various bones, a small goat skull, feathers, hair, honeycomb, a bird's nest (now fragmented), acorns, herbs, a small stone hart, a small mixing spoon and a glass witches ball, 30.5cm wide.

Footnote:

Footnote: The history of Anne Gray and her activities as a witch are not recorded. It has been speculated that she was a descendant of Alice Gray (aka Alice Grey) who was one of the infamous Pendle witches.

Sold for £85


 
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