Mason Pin

[nedigger]

Found this Mason pin last year in a park in Florida. Anyone out there know how old it might be? It is about 3 1/2 inches long. I'm not sure what the metal is but it is competely intact with long hinged pin and hasp on back.

 

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[True_Metal]

No clue, Nedigger, but it's way cool though! 8)

 

[southern gent]

It's a Masonic pin alright. Looks to be fairly new, less than thirty years. I do know the "seat" that it belongs to as well. Probably made of bronze , as newer masonic jewelry usually is. The greatest chance for fraternal jewelry made of precious metals are the rings and pendants. Really nice find. It has character. If you have anymore questions e mail me. Good luck & HH! Chris

 

[nedigger]

Chris,
It is such a thrill to be able to show my finds to everyone here and get helpful input that leads to identifying them as oppossed to having them just lying around in a box. The vast amount of knowledge and experience of the people on this forum could fill volumes. Although I don't think the pin is bronze, as it is a silvery/grayish color and appears to be a softer metal, I do suspect perhaps it may be pewter but again I'm not sure. I do agree that it is probably a newer pin (despite the fact I would like to think it is a 200 year old antique) since as I said it is fully intact and the hinged pin is only tarnished and not rusted. If you know the "seat" perhaps that could lead to a more positive age and identification. Thanks and HH.

 

[nedigger]

Update.
It seems this is a kilt pin and is made of pewter. I did a Google search and found it at this site http://www.bagpipes-henderson.com/prods.cfm?&Company_ID=1&Category_ID=19&ObjectGroup_ID=399. Thanks and HH.

 

[southern gent]

That is most likely. I would say that it is a Scottish Rite kilt pin. I have said the same thing about this site. Coinshooter, lab rat and a whole lotta others have helped me out a bunch. The reason for the internet is to share information and ideas. I love it when I get knowledge instead of the garbage that many other sites have. Thanks for the update and HH! Chris

 

[coinshooter]

You're welcome and thanks for the complement. That's a really cool find. We have a Scottish Rites center here in So. Cal.