Vintage Masonic Orb Fob Pendant 9ct Gold Product Type_Bracelet

Vintage Masonic Orb Fob Pendant 9ct Gold Product Type_BraceletThis cryptic Masonic fob pendant depicts a ballot ball which is traditionally used during Masonic voting. Its fashioned in 9ct gold and detaches from its four claw holder, opening on hinges to reveal a star, made up of five pyramid shaped segments, surrounding a five sided pentagonal pyramid in the centre. Each pyramid is crafted in silver gilt and etched with masonic symbols, including depictions of various flowers and plants, a sun and even a lion.

set in rope-edge bezel mounts

a dropper at the bottom and is suspended from two chains from the loop

36ct of each)

It’s crafted skilfully in silver and has a fabulous open-work design with scrolling

The pieces may seem morbid today

edged with milgrain and set with blazing crimson-red Bohemian garnet petals

Maker’s mark (R

historically adored by royalty and bishops for its spiritual depth and rich colour

The shell is 9ct gold back and front and complete with windows and an original photograph belonging to a previous owner

silky cable chain

A grand antique Georgian cable chain adorned with a large fob pendant with ornate

Topaz (approx