Mini Masonic Ball Fob white gold light wear consistent with age

light wear consistent with age including small areas of loss to the lacquer - see images

hallmarks date the production to 1967

In the following century they were resident in Burcombe

colourful gemstones and rose cut diamonds were to order of the day - jewellery-wise - and these have likely been repurposed from a riviere or similar

The band is crafted in 15 carat gold

Mini Masonic Ball Fob white gold light wear consistent with ageA tiny vintage masonic orb or ball fob dating from the 1960s. These remarkable oddities come in the form of a sphere held together by a hinged cage at the top. When removed, the cleverly hinged ball opens out into a cross shape, with six pyramids pointing upwards. Each of the pyramidal faces is then carved with a different masonic symbol: the classic Square & Compass, a skull and crossbones, a closed envelope, a wall, Star of David, eye of provenance,