Antique Masonic Ball Pendant
9ct Gold & Silver
Circa 1920s
A fascinating and unusual antique 9ct gold and silver Masonic ball pendant locket, dating to the 1920s, and a wonderful example of Masonic craftsmanship and symbolism.
At first glance, this elegant orb-shaped pendant appears as a simple locket, but when opened, it reveals a remarkable series of folding Masonic symbols, ingeniously engineered to unfold from within the sphere. The articulated symbols display a collection of important Masonic emblems, creating a captivating mechanical and symbolic display that would have served as both a personal keepsake and a statement of fraternal affiliation.
Crafted in a combination of 9ct gold and silver, this rare piece showcases the intricate workmanship and attention to detail characteristic of the period. The folding mechanism remains a delight to operate and makes this a particularly desirable piece for collectors of Masonic jewellery and unusual antique lockets. There are signs of wear on the orb, reflecting its age of 100 years.
*The chain is sold separately.
The ball height is approximately 28.8mm, and the width is approximately 17.4mm. It opens to a total length of 3.5 inches.
All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They are in used condition and may show some signs of age-related wear, light surface scratches or tarnish.
All of our items have been hand-selected by us and carefully checked over by our specialist jeweller.
They are original one-off pieces, so although we may source similar items, we rarely find two identical pieces, making your purchase truly unique. All gemstones are natural stones unless otherwise stated.
Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram @ruby_lovestuesday
Antique boxes are for display purposes only. Our items come in beautiful, vintage-style presentation boxes.
Antique Masonic Ball Pendant
9ct Gold & Silver
Circa 1920s
A fascinating and unusual antique 9ct gold and silver Masonic ball pendant locket, dating to the 1920s, and a wonderful example of Masonic craftsmanship and symbolism.
At first glance, this elegant orb-shaped pendant appears as a simple locket, but when opened, it reveals a remarkable series of folding Masonic symbols, ingeniously engineered to unfold from within the sphere. The articulated symbols display a collection of important Masonic emblems, creating a captivating mechanical and symbolic display that would have served as both a personal keepsake and a statement of fraternal affiliation.
Crafted in a combination of 9ct gold and silver, this rare piece showcases the intricate workmanship and attention to detail characteristic of the period. The folding mechanism remains a delight to operate and makes this a particularly desirable piece for collectors of Masonic jewellery and unusual antique lockets. There are signs of wear on the orb, reflecting its age of 100 years.
*The chain is sold separately.
The ball height is approximately 28.8mm, and the width is approximately 17.4mm. It opens to a total length of 3.5 inches.
All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They are in used condition and may show some signs of age-related wear, light surface scratches or tarnish.
All of our items have been hand-selected by us and carefully checked over by our specialist jeweller.
They are original one-off pieces, so although we may source similar items, we rarely find two identical pieces, making your purchase truly unique. All gemstones are natural stones unless otherwise stated.
Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram @ruby_lovestuesday
Antique boxes are for display purposes only. Our items come in beautiful, vintage-style presentation boxes.
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