Large Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant belle époque formed with a foliate trefoil

formed with a foliate trefoil top

it bears English hallmarks (Chester) and the J

Made by Georges Pierre (GIP maker's mark to the reverse)

The emblem on the front and shoulders is the Cross of Lorraine

8cm (including bail)

Large Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant belle époque formed with a foliate trefoilDATE: Victorian c. 1890 A cool antique Masonic Orb pendant modelled in 9k gold with six blackened silver pyramids inside. The frame holding the ball in place has individually hinged arms a clue to its age with the more recent examples feature a rigid "cage" holding the ball together. 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