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Vintage 9ct Gold And Silver Masonic Ball - Sheffield 1980

Sale price$875.00 AUD

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These ornate Masonic Ball Fobs can also be known as a Cross Fob or a Masonic Orb. 
The original Freemason owner would have worn this to discreetly show his membership into the brotherhood.

They are still in production to this day, however they most commonly date to the late 19th to early 20th century. This fine example is hallmarked for assay in Sheffield and dated lettered for 1980 with makers marks for ’S Bros’.

Crafted from both 9ct rose gold and silver (inside) to the inside pyramids which is the most typical construction seen, very rarely are they found in 9ct or 18ct inside.
The orb is of 9ct gold and in its closed position resembles a ‘ballot ball’ used during Masonic voting. 
 
Once opened this Orb folds out to reveal six hand engraved pyramids with 24 Masonic symbols - 4 per pyramid.

A heavy example at 9.46 grams and measuring 4 x 3cm when open and 1.6cm round when closed.


Folding open and closed perfectly, the hinge arms in full secure and functional order and with original 9ct gold bale.

STONES
None

MEASUREMENTS
Closed - 1.62cm
Open - Cross section - 4cm x 3cm

WEIGHT
9.46 Grams

MARKS
’S Bros’ - Makers mark
Sheffield / Lion Passant / ‘F’ date letter for 1980
Very very faint ‘Crown’ and 375 seen under x 10 loupe also
Tested as 9ct gold outer and (typical) silver gilt interior

CONDITION
Very very good preowned vintage condition. Opens and closes securely, all hinges perfect. Silver gilt interior is bright and lovely. Outside 9ct has no dents or damage, minor marks to gold only, insignificant. Top holding frame is strong and both opens and closes the ‘ball’ with ease. No issues.

Please note boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated.


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