M. C. Lilley Masonic Sword Help

[Kevo_DFX]

I have a chance to buy the sword below. I have no pictures other than what is provided. It also comes with a cloth cover, and an engraved name on the blade. I have researched the name and found two three exact matches. Two of them are father and son, both born near where this sword is currently located, so I'm thinking it must be one of theirs. The name is Robb D. Henry. The father was born in 1873 and the son in 1921, both born in Dawson PA. If anyone here can confirm a Masonic membership for either of these gentleman, it would be great. I am also interested learning the age and possible value of this sword. I have seen prices vary widely on eBay.


Thank you for any help!

 

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[nhbenz]

The markings date it from 1882-1925

 

[Mackaydon]

You might try contacting the Pleasant Valley Masonic Center (724-603-3044).
They may have absorbed the Dawson Masonic Lodge.
Don...

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's his grave:http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/ROBB-D-HENRY/3684244#given_names=ROBB&family_names=HENRY
You may wish to contact the cemetery for next of kin information.
Don...
PS: This link has been corrected.

 

[Kevo_DFX]

I found that Grave as well, mackaydon, although your link does no point to what I found. If nhbenz is right about the age of the sword, which I believe him t be after a little further research, I think we can safely assume it was from the father, as I doubt the young one had a Masonic Sword at 4 years old.

Thank you both. Any comments on value?

 

[NOLA_Ken]

The sword looks good. From researching another one here a while back I found average selling prices between $100 - $200

 

[Mackaydon]

Kevo,
Yes, my error.
Correct link for the grave is here--as you probably probably have already visited.
Robb D Henry | Billion Graves Headstone, Cemetery, and Grave Record | Dawson, Pennsylvania, United States 3684244
Don....