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Large Antique Masonic Ball Fob

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90-1-6698

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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

A collectable, and larger than usual, antique English Masonic ball fob, that opens to reveal a surprise. Expertly hand-fabricated in 9 karat rose gold, the ball in its closed position resembles a "ballot ball" used during Masonic voting. With a clever arrangement of hinges, which are barely perceptible from the exterior, when you release the four decorative latches the ball opens outward into the form of a cross. The cross interior is crafted of six base metal pyramids finished with a soft gilt and hand-engraved with numerous Masonic craft symbols. Ingeniously esoteric. About 7/8 inch closed, 2 1/4 inches by 1 5/8 inches open. Price adjusted due to a couple of small dents.

Details

Materials:
Gilded Metal, 9 Karat Rosy-Yellow Gold
Length:
7/8 inch
Width:
7/8 inch
Gram Weight:
13 gm
Period:
Victorian

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

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