FOB
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Englische Freimaurer-FOBs
An English Masonic FOB Collection
This beautiful FOB collection belongs to Brother Mike Martin of Mersey Lodge No. 5434 (UGLE) If you would like to contact Brother Mike about his collection go to: [1] where he is a Moderator.
Diese großartige Sammlung von Freimaurer-Kugeln (FOBs) gehört Bruder Mike Martin von der Mersey-Loge Nr. 5434 (UGLE). Wer mit Bruder Mike Kontakt aufnehmen möchte, kann das über The freemason machen, denn in dem Forum ist er einer der Moderatoren.
Long Armed Victorian Ball
This is one of the rarer late 19th Century balls with the longer arms that all fix into the base. The arms are stamped 9ct and are fixed to a swivel that allows them to rotate on the ball when undone. The base has the stamp “PAT 2639 1/20 and REGd. Length 40mm by 30mm when open, weighs 10.2 grams. (Bitte übersetzen)
Masonic Ball FOB
This is a magnificent 9ct gold Masonic ball fob in virtually mint condition, it is stamped 9ct on the clasp the central bit on the ribbon & on the star inside the ball along with a registration no 691741 by L&G ltd which indicates that it was made on commission or a limited number. I have only ever seen 2 of these, as most of them are a ball which opens out into a cross. It is 4-3/4" long unopened, it dates from late 19th to early 20th century. (Bitte übersetzen)
Setting Maul FOB
A wonderful antique English, solid 9 carat rose gold cased Masonic fob / seal; terrifically crafted and opening to form a five pointed star, the interior formed by solid sterling silver pyramids with a soft gilt finish and hand engraved Masonic craft symbols. Each arm with its own separately hinged bracket. The base is engraved DJW in reverse. Not marked but from around 1900/20. 25.2 mm tall, base 14.6 mm diameter (1 inch = 25.4 mm) weighs approx.6.0 grams. (Bitte übersetzen)
Five-Sided Pyramid FOB
A beautiful opening fob in the form of a 5-sided pyramid finished in yellow gold. It is hallmarked as 9ct at the clasp and has R.J REG 682301 stamped on the outside of one side. It opens out into a five pointed star. Approx 24mm tall when closed, when open it is approx 50mm across and Weight is 5.9grams.
Three-Sided Pyramid FOB
A beautiful opening fob in the form of a 3-sided pyramid finished in rose gold. It is hallmarked as 9ct at the clasp and has REGd stamped on the outside. It opens out into an equilateral triangle. Approx 17mm tall when closed sides of triangle are 27mm and Weight is 2.7grams.
Scottish Ball FOB
This is a very rare “Scottish” ball which according to authorities was actually made in Scotland. The main difference between it and the English balls is that the clasp is in the form of a gold Square & Compasses with the Letter G The clasp is hinged at the bottom of the ball with a clip at the top this opens and swivels down allowing the segments to open out into the form of a cross. It only has a couple of symbols in common with the common English ball. (Bitte übersetzen)
"Standard" Short Armed Ball
