{"product_id":"masonic-orb-pendant-1920s-england","title":"Masonic Orb Pendant – 1920s, England","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMasonic Orb Pendant – 1920s, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod \/ Date: 1920s\u003cbr\u003eCountry: England\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Alloy (surface likely 9ct gold)\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: H 17mm W 17mm D 17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Masonic orb from the early 20th century served as a token of membership for Freemasons in England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA remarkable feat of period metalwork, this small, marble-sized orb representing the globe is ingeniously constructed with miniature hinges and clasps. When unfolded, it transforms into a cross composed of six small pyramids. Each pyramid has four faces, all intricately hand-engraved by a skilled artisan with Masonic symbols, resulting in a deeply esoteric artifact. Upon opening the uppermost pyramid, the first symbol revealed is the Eye of Providence (the all-seeing eye), an iconic emblem of Freemasonry, demonstrating the meticulous adherence to Masonic doctrine in its design. Across its 24 faces, a rich array of other symbols are engraved, including stonemason's tools, a pentagram, a compass and square, the sun and moon, as well as a skull, coffin, and cross, which represent resurrection and eternity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its diminutive size, it encapsulates an entire cosmological and philosophical world. It can be elegantly worn on a chain as a pendant or utilized as a distinctive charm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(*The item will be shipped enclosed in the jewelry case shown in the photographs.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art\u0026Antiques LECURIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44049994547318,"sku":null,"price":217400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/6508\/8630\/files\/MasonicOrbPendant_1920s_England-1.jpg?v=1787560160","url":"https:\/\/dig-arts.com\/en\/products\/masonic-orb-pendant-1920s-england","provider":"Dig Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}