Mini Masonic Ball Fob white gold colourful gemstones and rose cut

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

In the following century they were resident in Burcombe

Light wear consistent with age and an excellent patina

The band is crafted in 15 carat gold

and the watch cocks were salvaged to be made into jewellery

Mini Masonic Ball Fob white gold colourful gemstones and rose cutA 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,