Large Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant lighter Although Medusa is commonly regarded

Although Medusa is commonly regarded as a monster

The coachman stood at the horse's head

Hadrian was distraught

The base is carved with the words "Never Forget" in French (n'oublie jamais)

Fire does not burn them

Large Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant lighter Although Medusa is commonly regardedDATE: 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