An antique English, solid 9 carat gold orb fob / charm; beautifully made, with a most unusual screw top opening to form a cross, comprised of solid silver gilt pyramids engraved with Masonic craft symbols.
High quality, very collectable & wearable too - never seen this type of closure before!
CONDITION: All original and very, very good. Slightest signs of wear commensurate with age and use.
DEFECTS: None.
DATE/MARKS: Around 1900/20's. Stamped 'Pat app 9ct'.
DIMENSIONS: 17 mm diameter when closed, 44 x 32 mm when open (1 inch = 25.4 mm).