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Masonic Ball Watch Fob
Late 1800s
Maker not marked
England (probably)
Silver gilt
overall: (open): 2"h x 1-1/4"w x 1"d; overall: (closed): 1"h x 3/4"dia.
Gift of the Supreme Council, 33º, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
2015.019
Late 1800s
Maker not marked
England (probably)
Silver gilt
overall: (open): 2"h x 1-1/4"w x 1"d; overall: (closed): 1"h x 3/4"dia.
Gift of the Supreme Council, 33º, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
2015.019
Masonic Ball Watch Fob. Masonic silver watch fob with loop at top. When closed, forms a ball. Four latches hold it closed; three are shaped like crosses, the fourth is a square and compasses with G in the center. Unfolds into a cross shape made up of pyramid sections. Each pyramid has Masonic symbols engraved on the sides.
For more information, see blog post, March 15, 2016 http://nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com/library_and_archives/2016/03/masonic-ball-watch-fob-more-than-meets-the-eye.html