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Antique 9ct Gold and Silver Large Masonic Ball Charm Pendant
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Antique 9ct Gold and Silver Large Masonic Ball Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

This Antique Masonic Ball charm is fashioned in 9ct Gold on the outside and Silver on the interior. The piece is marked '9ct' and has a sturdy gold bail so you can attach it to your favourite chain.

The opening of this Masonic ball pendant is rare. You have to lift all four claws; the articulated piece then opens into a cruciform shape and reveals Masonic symbols engraved on the inside of each pyramid-shaped section.

It looks great worn as a pendant and makes a superb addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Gold and Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.5cm x 1.8cm including bail (closed)

Measures 4.4cm x 3.3cm (open)

HALLMARKS

9CT

SHELLS

9, 375

WEIGHT

8.1 grams

CONDITION

The vintage Gold and Silver Masonic charm pendant remains in good condition, showing only light surface wear. The pendant opens and closes smoothly and snaps shut on each claw easily. It features a sturdy bail, so you can wear it with your favourite chain. This eye-catching pendant will add a touch of class to your look for many years to come!

Item Number - 11861

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Masonic Ball Charm Pendant to the 1900s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240024
Dealers Internal Reference
11861
Description
This Antique Masonic Ball charm is fashioned in 9ct Gold on the outside and Silver on the interior. The piece is marked '9ct' and has a sturdy gold bail so you can attach it to your favourite chain.

The opening of this Masonic ball pendant is rare.

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You have to lift all four claws; the articulated piece then opens into a cruciform shape and reveals Masonic symbols engraved on the inside of each pyramid-shaped section.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An antique spherical gold and silver Masonic ball charm featuring four chased outer arms and a top bail for suspension.
fig 1. Antique 9ct Gold and Silver Large Masonic Ball Charm Pendant

It looks great worn as a pendant and makes a superb addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Gold and Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.5cm x 1.8cm including bail (closed)

Measures 4.4cm x 3.3cm (open)

HALLMARKS

9CT

fig 2. An antique spherical gold and silver Masonic ball charm featuring four chased outer arms and a top bail for suspension.
fig 2. Antique 9ct Gold and Silver Large Masonic Ball Charm Pendant

SHELLS

9, 375

WEIGHT

8.1 grams

CONDITION

The vintage Gold and Silver Masonic charm pendant remains in good condition, showing only light surface wear. The pendant opens and closes smoothly and snaps shut on each claw easily. It features a sturdy bail, so you can wear it with your favourite chain. This eye-catching pendant will add a touch of class to your look for many years to come!

Item Number - 11861

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Masonic Ball Charm Pendant to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240024
Dealers Internal Ref
11861
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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LA1 1WD
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An antique spherical gold and silver Masonic ball charm featuring four chased outer arms and a top bail for suspension.
Antique 9ct Gold and Silver Large Masonic Ball Charm Pendant
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An antique spherical gold and silver Masonic ball charm featuring four chased outer arms and a top bail for suspension.
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  • ObjectPendants & Charms
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Silver
  • ColourGold and Silver
  • MotifsHinged outer arms, Engraved latches, Spherical orb construction

This Victorian gentleman's library pendant is a spherical Masonic ball charm made from 9ct gold on the outside and silver on the interior. The design incorporates four hinged outer arms, engraved latches, and a top bail for suspension. The visual composition includes a gold ring attachment at the crown, alternating pale metal panels, and intricate chasing upon the exterior surfaces. It measures 2.5cm x 1.8cm including the bail when closed and 4.4cm x 3.3cm when open. Opening the piece requires lifting all four articulated claws, allowing the spherical orb construction to expand into a cruciform shape and reveal engraved Masonic symbols inside. The markings on the piece include '9ct' and the number 375, and it weighs 8.1 grams with light surface wear. The item sits within a green box lined with off-white fabric marked with handwritten text. It serves as a wearable accessory on a chain or forms part of a collection housed in a display cabinet.

FAQs

Masonic ball charms, often referred to as Masonic orb pendants, originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as decorative watch fobs. Designed with hidden hinges, these pieces fold out into the shape of a cross containing engraved symbols associated with Freemasonry.

These pendants typically feature an outer casing made of gold, such as 9ct or 15ct, enclosing inner silver pyramid sections. The intricate mechanism relies on tiny hinges and spring-loaded clasps hand-crafted by specialised jewellers.

Authentic period examples display precise mechanical joins, individual hand-engraved Masonic symbols on the internal pyramid faces, and gold or silver hallmarks located on the clasps or bail.

This type of historical piece is commonly worn suspended on a gold chain as a necklace charm, attached to a traditional pocket watch Albert chain, or displayed within a glazed cabinet among historical curiosities.

The exterior can be wiped with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth to remove surface residue. Submersion in liquid cleaners or harsh polishing chemicals should be avoided to protect the internal hinges and natural oxidisation within the engraved details.
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