what is this copper thing

Goes4ever · Mar 4, 2009

dug this today use the nickel for size reference, looks like it is made of copper, what the heck is it?

tymcmurray · Mar 4, 2009

Nice decorative piece but I don't have a clue
what it is from. Bewt that one rang out loud
and clear!

tymcmurray · Mar 4, 2009

Good call, Nick!

Goes4ever · Mar 4, 2009

Or a REALLY CLASSY TROWEL ... good one!

PBK · Mar 4, 2009

Agreed: it is a decorative trowel, minus the handle. I suspect that it may be a Masonic trowel similar to this one:

http://www.wisegorilla.com/images/masonic/TROWEL2.GIF

Goes4ever · Mar 4, 2009

It is too small to be a pie server, I just checked it compared to another pie server in my house and it is simply too small for that, unless it was for miniature pies...lol

PBK · Mar 4, 2009

Masonic trowels come in a wide range of sizes, and many are quite small since their purpose is symbolic rather than functional.

PBK · Mar 4, 2009

Hey, Nick... you called it! Even when you're kidding, you score! :thumbsup:

Dcoop · Mar 4, 2009

could be an old bricklayer's trowel or stone mason,i have one like it minus the decoration,looks like the wood handle is missing though,is there a hole there?

taz42o · Mar 4, 2009

It may have been silverplated at one time. I have seen very small trowels that were book markers 2- 4 inches.

Bigcypresshunter · Mar 4, 2009

I think this is solved.

http://www.themasonictrowel.com/
http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/masonicmuseum/gw_trowel.htm

The Masonic Trowel

... to spread the cement of brotherly love and affection, that cement which unites us into one sacred band or society of brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist, but that noble emulation of who can best work or best agree ...