Victorian Masonic Ball Pendant mid-century surrounded by a ring of

surrounded by a ring of fine millegrain and scrolled openwork around the gallery and shoulders

The serpent coils thrice around the finger with head resting over its body

minimalist take on a design popularised in the Victorian era

Made in England in the late 18th century

the cap became associated with liberty and freedom

Victorian Masonic Ball Pendant mid-century surrounded by a ring ofAn especially good quality antique masonic ball (or orb) pendant dating from the latter half of the 19th century. These remarkable little oddities come in the form of a sphere with four hinged 'arms' at the top that hold it all together. When removed, the cleverly hinged ball opens out into a cross shape, with six pyramids pointing upwards. Each of the pyramids' faces is then carved with a different masonic symbol: the classic Square & Compass, a