Very Rare Vintage 1900’s Mason Past Master Masonic Jewel/Medal Pin 10k Gold
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:888594 |
Features: 10KGold (tested in 3 locations: top, middle and base)Totalweight 20.8 grams (including ribbon)Approximatemeasurements: 4.25” L X 2.25” WLeatherPouch with snap closure, inside slip pocket. Pleasesee all photos for a complete description of all items. THESTART PRICE DOES NOT REFLECT THE VALUE OF THEITEM PICTURES ...ARE ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAILSWE ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL JEWELRY EXPERTSSOME VINTAGE JEWELRY WILL NEED POLISHING AND/OR CLEANING
· This is a wonderful, historic, vintage Masonic Past Masters Jewel.
· Presentation is datedto 1934, although it was probably made earlier.
· Although unmarked, it tested 10k with the standard acid testkit. Not being jewelers, we cannot guarantee this, but 10k was a standard forthis type of Masonic jewelry during this period.
· The jewel is expertly cast and engraved with outstandingskill. (See below) The detailing isremarkable.
· It is in very goodvintage condition with only some expected normal minor wear (light scratchesand discoloration on the metal and slight aging to the silk ribbon).
· Leather presentation pouch is in very good conditionconsidering the age of the piece. Slightrips/tears at corners and edges. Snapstill works perfectly and is fastened securely. Stitching is still tight everywhere except on base of inside slip pocket.
· Please see all photos for a complete description. · Jewel/Medal measuresapproximately 4.25 x 2.25 inches.
· Pouch (closed) measures 5" x 4" Engravingstates:
Front:
GeorgeW. Bowen (top plate-front)LodgeNo. 217 (bottom plate-front)
OnBack:
A.L.5934 Presentedto P.M. George W. BowenByParkside No. 217F.& A. M.
LeatherPouch: (embossed on top inside flap)
Wm.Lehmberg & Sons-----Lodge-----RegaliaPhiladelphia
HistoryFrom: audubon-parkside.com/hist.html
"Charteredin 1920, Grand Lodge met in the Camden Masonic Temple (which once stood at 4thand Arch Sts.), and on June 4th, 1920, Parkside Lodge #217 was constituted. All the charter members lived in the Parksidesection of Camden, hence the lodge's name." AN EXTREMELYBEAUTIFUL ORNATE HISTORIC VINTAGE MASONIC GOLD JEWEL! HARD TO FIND A NICER EXAMPLE! A most collectible and also wearable memento of historicAmerican Freemasonry.
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