{"product_id":"vintage-9ct-gold-transforming-masonic-ball-cross-pendant","title":"Vintage 9ct Gold Transforming Masonic Ball \u0026 Cross Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, this remarkable vintage piece appears to be a beautifully detailed \u003cstrong\u003e9ct yellow gold ball pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Release its ingenious hinged construction and the sphere unfolds completely, transforming into an elaborate \u003cstrong\u003eMasonic cross\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach articulated section of the cross is individually engraved with intricate \u003cstrong\u003eMasonic symbols and geometric motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, picked out with contrasting bright-cut detailing against the warm yellow gold. When folded back together, the cross disappears neatly inside itself, returning to its discreet spherical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart jewellery, part miniature feat of engineering, this is exactly the sort of unusual antique and vintage piece we love finding for our \u003cstrong\u003eOne and Only\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9ct Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transforming Masonic Ball \u0026amp; Cross\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged ball unfolds to form a cross\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eDetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually engraved articulated panels\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e One and Only\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage – individual character and age-related detail expected\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available Now\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eOne individual piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a secret. ❤️ Worn closed, nobody would suspect that the little gold ball contains an intricately engraved Masonic cross. Then it unfolds — and suddenly you have an entirely different piece of jewellery. The tiny hinges, engraving and clever construction make it fascinating from every angle. It’s not simply a pendant; it’s a miniature piece of mechanical craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Jewellery by Marcus Tempus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57247348523386,"sku":"GCHARM16","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0257\/7018\/files\/Image_Sep_8_2026_06_52_13_PM.png?v=1788889976","url":"https:\/\/marcustempus.co.uk\/products\/vintage-9ct-gold-transforming-masonic-ball-cross-pendant","provider":"Marcus Tempus Antique \u0026 Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}