Victorian Masonic Ball Pendant mid-century and the stones are each

and the stones are each set within a millegrain bezel

effectively operating as

Made in England in the late 18th century

minimalist take on a design popularised in the Victorian era

Victorian Masonic Ball Pendant mid-century and the stones are eachAn 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