Large Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant belle époque it bears English hallmarks (Chester)

it bears English hallmarks (Chester) and the J

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

modelled in yellow gold with English hallmarks for the year 1899

French dog head control marks (platinum)

The gold setting matches the asymmetrical shape of the stone

Large Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant belle époque it bears English hallmarks (Chester)DATE: 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