{"product_id":"freemasons-secret-orb-talisman-1","title":"Freemason's Secret Orb Talisman","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Victorian 9k gold and sterling silver Masonic orb from the late 1800s to early 1900s opens up into pyramids forming a cross shape with hand-engraved symbols on each panel. This piece folds up into a pronged cap and hangs from modern a modern solid 9k gold swivel clasp. This orb pendant was originally made and sourced in England. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of the Freemason's Globe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis watch fob globe holds a hidden secret - hand engraved symbols representing the Free Mason's different tenants, all engraved on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix small pyramids that fold out into the shape of a cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This watch fob pendant would have likely belonged to a high ranking member in the organization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn its closed position it looks very much like a \"Ballot Ball\" that one would use during Masonic voting, however, by an ingenious arrangement of hinges, which are imperceptible from the exterior, it may be opened out into the form of a cross.  Each section is pyramidical in shape with a spherical base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/blogs\/journal\/a-small-charm-with-a-big-secret\"\u003eRead the full story and history behind its symbolism and interpretation on our blog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendant diameter (closed): ½\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall height (fully opened): 1 ½\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece was originally made and sourced in England. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe recommend pairing this pendant with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/classic-gold-rolo-chain\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/classic-gold-rolo-chain\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1793309327797000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1L5aJmNcRTLBO7Fe-fJgr4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClassic Gold Rolo Chain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/classic-silver-rolo-chain\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/classic-silver-rolo-chain\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1793309327797000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3_LR_P6xSmFEOtnjUNBvxQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClassic Silver Rolo Chain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/classic-omega-necklace\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/classic-omega-necklace\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1793309327797000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1K-4ujwnmjHU9SkkDKMWWq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClassic Slim Gold Omega Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/classic-small-gold-omega-necklace\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/classic-small-gold-omega-necklace\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1793309327797000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2lljkVb43dGptm6byEwcqi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClassic Small Gold Omega Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glen \u0026 Effie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67865529614581,"sku":null,"price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0294\/1970\/0298\/files\/ooak_p2.q4-070.jpg?v=1793208485","url":"https:\/\/www.glenandeffie.com\/products\/freemasons-secret-orb-talisman-1","provider":"Glen \u0026 Effie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}