Victorian Masonic Ball Pendant mid-century Made in England in the

Made in England in the late 18th century

since ancient times

Cool antique snake-link guard chain dating from the mid Victorian period

surrounded by a ring of fine millegrain and scrolled openwork around the gallery and shoulders

and the stones are each set within a millegrain bezel

Victorian Masonic Ball Pendant mid-century Made in England in theAn especially good quality antique masonic ball (or orb) pendant dating from the latter half of the 19th century. These remarkable little oddities come in the form of a sphere with four hinged 'arms' at the top that hold it all together. When removed, the cleverly hinged ball opens out into a cross shape, with six pyramids pointing upwards. Each of the pyramids' faces is then carved with a different masonic symbol: the classic Square & Compass, a