Miniature Antique Masonic Orb

Miniature Antique Masonic OrbMiniature antique masonic ball (aka orb or cross) pendant dating from the late Victorian period. 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 and Compass, a skull and

in 1787 with a Master of Arts (M

coupled with the long claw settings give a distinctly gothic flavour to the ring

Infinity and wholeness

wearing a solar disk on his head

Some wear to the stones (facet edge wear and nibbles/chips) consistent with age

the stones are set over foil giving them mysterious and brooding glow as the light reflects back out

The events supposedly unfolded in the mortal realm as a direct result of a quarrel between Hera

The necklace features a strand of cultured pearls graduating from the clasp to the centre

illuminating the gem with a heavenly glow like rays of sun bursting through a cloud

Cool vintage eternity ring set with 0

The eye is set with a single old cut diamond

Marks: Stamped 9K