Victorian Masonic Orb Fob Pendant cuban link and features gorgeous hand-chased patterns

and features gorgeous hand-chased patterns and detailing around the stones

The design is bold and very typically late deco

It's set with five paste gemstone "petals"

natural tarnish present - can be polished out if desired

featuring faceted natural stones graduated towards the centre - approx

Victorian Masonic Orb Fob Pendant cuban link and features gorgeous hand-chased patternsDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Cool antique masonic orb pendant, circa 1890. These unusual pieces would have been used as a nondescript pocket watch fob, hiding the masonic symbolism from sight (however another mason would presumably instantly recognise what it was). The orb opens to reveal six pyramids arranged as a cross, each face hand carved (by its original owner) with a different masonic symbol: square and compass, crescent moon, five and six pointed