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Victorian Gold Masonic Compass Fob

Victorian Gold Masonic Compass Fob

$1,200.00


Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1900 

A cool and unusual masonic orb compass fob, dating from the Victorian period, circa 1900. This cool fob pendant is modelled as a set square and compass, along with a rotating circular compass base. Crafted in 9k gold throughout. 

There are many well known symbols associated with freemasonry, and probably the most iconic would be the set square and compass. The set square, two equal flat edges arms, usually wooden or metal, fixed to form the perfect "right angle". This tool is important in stonemasonry as it allows craftsmen to draw and carve perfect square corners.  In Freemasonry, this symbol is used to teach lessons of morality- that being “square” in your actions is to be honest and fair. 

The compass, which I'm sure we have all used at school, symbolizes self restraint. In other words, together the Square and Compasses remind Freemasons to explore their desires without stepping outside the realms of moral behaviour. So, with the addition of the rotating compass base, this could be helpful while finding their way while abiding the rules of self restraint, honesty and fairness. 

MEASUREMENTS 

2.7 x 2.2cm

WEIGHT 

5.46g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 9k gold 

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age 

One small split on the gold work 

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