Edwardian Masonic Fan Locket Pendant Gold
The mystery of the Masons reaches back into history for centuries. Their trade began with the stonemasons, who were taught a highly skilled trade, appreciated throughout the world. The transformation of stones into geometric shapes was a treasured and useful knowledge. In England and Europe, they’re responsible for building castles and cathedrals. The Masons have a long and murky history. As time progressed, especially during Medieval times, another group emerged that encouraged secret handshakes, passwords, and gatherings, referred to as Speculative Freemasons. They became known for their charity work, elaborate and sometimes unexplainable temples, and secrecy. The square and compass, as featured on this locket, are the tools of the builder’s trade. They became symbols of the modern day Masonic order, which was founded in 1717, at a pub in London called The Goose and Gridiron. This was where the first official Speculative Free Masons pledged their allegiance.; This antique Victorian Masonic locket was handcrafted in Birmingham, England, in 1905. It is a stunning find as it fans out to reveal the perfect hiding place for a photograph. This locket is steeped in symbolism which mostly remains a mystery to those who are not Freemasons. However, the miter square and compass featured on this locket, have been known to mean that one should remember to square his actions by the square of virtue, and to circumscribe his passions and desires.; This piece has been fully hallmarked. It bears the gold purity marks, ‘9’, and ‘.375’, meaning 9 karat gold. It also bears the anchor mark for Birmingham, England. The letter year code, ‘f’ is the assay mark for the year 1905. The maker’s mark reads, ‘M.W&S’. This locket measures 37 x 27 mm and weighs 6.6 grams.;
Reserve: $700.00
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The mystery of the Masons reaches back into history for centuries. Their trade began with the stonemasons, who were taught a highly skilled trade, appreciated throughout the world. The transformation of stones into geometric shapes was a treasured and useful knowledge. In England and Europe, they’re responsible for building castles and cathedrals. The Masons have a long and murky history. As time progressed, especially during Medieval times, another group emerged that encouraged secret handshakes, passwords, and gatherings, referred to as Speculative Freemasons. They became known for their charity work, elaborate and sometimes unexplainable temples, and secrecy. The square and compass, as featured on this locket, are the tools of the builder’s trade. They became symbols of the modern day Masonic order, which was founded in 1717, at a pub in London called The Goose and Gridiron. This was where the first official Speculative Free Masons pledged their allegiance.; This antique Victorian Masonic locket was handcrafted in Birmingham, England, in 1905. It is a stunning find as it fans out to reveal the perfect hiding place for a photograph. This locket is steeped in symbolism which mostly remains a mystery to those who are not Freemasons. However, the miter square and compass featured on this locket, have been known to mean that one should remember to square his actions by the square of virtue, and to circumscribe his passions and desires.; This piece has been fully hallmarked. It bears the gold purity marks, ‘9’, and ‘.375’, meaning 9 karat gold. It also bears the anchor mark for Birmingham, England. The letter year code, ‘f’ is the assay mark for the year 1905. The maker’s mark reads, ‘M.W&S’. This locket measures 37 x 27 mm and weighs 6.6 grams.;
Reserve: $700.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $20.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Wisconsin
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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