Free Masons

[girardpaguy]

I was just wondering, Has anyone ever found an item relating to the Free Masons?
If you have I'd love to se a photo or two.

HH Everyone!

Thanks, Mark

 

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[Iron Patch]

Yep, and it is a favorite find because I know who owned it by the history of the site, and his initials being on the ring. He was born in Holland in 1735, Imigrated to New York City, then to my area about 1786. He died approx. 1810.

 

[girardpaguy]

Yep, and it is a favorite find because I know who owned it by the history of the site, and his initials being on the ring. He was born in Holland in 1735, Imigrated to New York City, then to my area about 1786. He died approx. 1810.

That is outstanding. I love the history behind the Free Masons. That is some great detective work on your part. I bet he was sorry he lost that.
Thanks for sharing with me.
HH

 

[girardpaguy]

I have only found ONE, it was a masonic lapel pin, 32 degree, 10k
Pretty common, but this version appears more ornate and well made than the examples I see posted on teh webz: http://www.masonicsupplyshop.com/product_images/a/634/dpp_821__80654_zoom.jpg
Sorry bout the pic.

Geat Find Thanks for sharing with me. I love the history behind the Free Masons. It is one of my goals in life is to find a something relating to the Free Masons.

Thanks again and
HH

 

[Iron Patch]

Yep, and it is a favorite find because I know who owned it by the history of the site, and his initials being on the ring. He was born in Holland in 1735, Imigrated to New York City, then to my area about 1786. He died approx. 1810.

That is outstanding. I love the history behind the Free Masons. That is some great detective work on your part. I bet he was sorry he lost that.
Thanks for sharing with me.
HH

I knew the history of the site and have been detecting there almost 10 years. I found the ring in 2008 so happy I never completely gave up on the place.

 

[Old Dog]

Here is one guys,
An early 1920s (maybe earlier) masonic watch, with chain and pen knife fob.
All masonic.
The really cool part is it still keeps perfect time.
Case is 18ct, chain and fob are 10 ct.

 

[maui]

wow old dog, very, very nice.
take care and be safe out there. ron

 

[goldencoin]

Ask Jeff of PA

HH
-GC

 

[Gunny71]

Iron Patch, what a superb ring. Took my breath away!

 

[girardpaguy]

Here is one guys,
An early 1920s (maybe earlier) masonic watch, with chain and pen knife fob.
All masonic.
The really cool part is it still keeps perfect time.
Case is 18ct, chain and fob are 10 ct.

Thats is very cool. Thanks for sharing. It is on my list to find in my lifetime.

 

[metal mania]

yea my pal did when he broke into one of thier masonic lodges then he found jail time when he came up against the judge and you guessed it a member of that same lodge.

true story

ps and no it wasn't my good self I really meant my pal. lol

 

[spartacus53]

I wonder why they are called the "Free Masons", when you have to pay dues

 

[Old Dog]

I believe the trem Free mason Referrs to a time when an apperntice was indentured for a time to a master craftsman.
When the apprentice achieved a status equal to the master he was released and Free to ply his trade elsewhere as a ...
free tradesman

 

[kurt-ks]

I found this at a 1880's ghost town site,it has something to do with the Knights of the Templar. I sent in a few photo's to a Free Mason's site but they where not able to tell me anything about it,after that I kinda hit a dead end on research.It tested at a jewelry store as 24k gold about 1/8th inch thick overlay on copper or brass on both sides(nothing on back,just some edge work on the gold).Looks like it had a skull and cross bones soldered on the front? If anyone could tell me more about it,I sure would appreciate it. HH

Edit:Forgot to add it is about 2"X2" and sorry about the pic size,still learning

 

[Jowlz]

Knight's Templar Breast Star is my best guess. Probably a custom piece. I have never seen one like it. The symbols are puzzling. The maker was most likely not a Mason. The solder on the front I have no idea...

 

[kurt-ks]

Thanks for looking:I re-sized it for everyone(sorry about that) I have an encyclopedia of the Mason's and have found all the symbols but just not together?

 

[ivan salis]

"latin" for --in this sign you will conquer--- ( romen emperor --was said to have seen a "cross" in the suns rays as he looked over where the battle would be the next day --that night he dreamed that a angel told him to paint cross's upon the mens sheilds and that he would win --he was grossly out numbered and the next days battle was a huge victory ** he said he was aided by the "christian god" that day and allowed them to worship freely making christain the offical religion of rome."

 

[Jowlz]

Thanks for looking:I re-sized it for everyone(sorry about that) I have an encyclopedia of the Mason's and have found all the symbols but just not together?

Yes. If it is a Breast Star, they commonly have only a Cross. The mixture of Blue Lodge Symbols and Templar Symbols is interesting. The symbols on the right (Pick, Shovel & Bar) Symbol is the most interesting. It is a Masonic Symbol, and its meaning is clear but just not very common. My guess is that whoever had it made, included the Blue Lodge Symbols so he could wear it to his Mason Lodge also. It's a fantastic piece

 

[Tubecity]

The symbols on the right (Pick, Shovel & Bar) Symbol is the most interesting. It is a Masonic Symbol, and its meaning is clear but just not very common.
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I agree & likely related to the Templars work at the 'Temple'. The skull & crossbones were actually worn
on a triangular apron by some Commandries in the 1800's. I have also seen this symbol on some lapel pin
reproductions that can be purchased today. I have no idea when this symbol was dis-continued. But you
have a great find there.

 

[ivan salis]

om very old christan crosses there was a skull and cross bones ay christ feet -- "it meant "christ" has defeated death" -- the skull and crossed bones has been the "symbol of death" for a long long time.