Freemason's Secret Orb Talisman

This one-of-a-kind necklace is composed of:

• Victorian 9k gold and sterling silver Masonic orb from the late 1800s to early 1900s that 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 gold filled chain and fob clasp. This orb pendant was originally made and sourced in England. 
• This necklace measures 18" on a modern gold filled chain and swivel clasp closure. The pendant measures 0.5" in diameter when closed and opens to be 1.5" in height.

The History of the Freemason's Globe:

This watch fob globe holds a hidden secret - hand engraved symbols representing the Free Mason's different tenants, all engraved on six small pyramids that fold out into the shape of a cross. This watch fob pendant would have likely belonged to a high ranking member in the organization.

In 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.