{"product_id":"masonic-lodge-regalia-job-lot-845g-past-master-jewel-1977-levels-chain-jew","title":"Masonic Lodge Regalia Job Lot 845g – Past Master Jewel 1977 + Levels \u0026 Chain Jew","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Past Master Jewel: vintage condition with tarnish and light wear.T-shaped Levels: Mostly good, some tarnish and minor wear.Gilt chain jewels: Worn condition, with age patina and oxidation.Silver-coloured chain jewels: Tarnish present, chains and balls show wear and some rust spots.Clips\/fittings: General wear from age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasonic Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masonic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"311\" dataend=\"474\"\u003eThis is a large \u003cstrong datastart=\"327\" dataend=\"377\"\u003ejob lot of vintage Masonic apron regalia parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a total combined weight of approximately \u003cstrong datastart=\"425\" dataend=\"438\"\u003e845 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e (including all components shown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"476\" dataend=\"740\"\u003eThe lot includes a mix of various officer jewels, clips, fittings, and engraved items. The pieces appear to date mostly from the \u003cstrong datastart=\"605\" dataend=\"620\"\u003e1970s–1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, but some items (such as the chain \u0026amp; ball jewels) appear to be of an earlier style—possibly \u003cstrong datastart=\"713\" dataend=\"739\"\u003eVictorian or Edwardian\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"742\" dataend=\"1014\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"742\" dataend=\"758\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"758\" dataend=\"761\"\u003e\nI am \u003cstrong datastart=\"766\" dataend=\"799\"\u003enot sure of the metal content\u003c\/strong\u003e of these items. Some appear to be silver or silverplated, others look to be gilt brass, bronze, or other base metal. I have not tested any of the pieces. Please examine the photos carefully and judge for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1016\" dataend=\"1033\"\u003eThe lot includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1035\" dataend=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1035\" dataend=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1037\" dataend=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1037\" dataend=\"1061\"\u003e1x Past Master Jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e – engraved:\u003cbr datastart=\"1073\" dataend=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cem datastart=\"1078\" dataend=\"1136\"\u003e“ROBERT BURNIP W.M. OF THE LODGE OF UNITY No. 6003 1977”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1136\" dataend=\"1139\"\u003e\nThis piece has some tarnish and surface wear, but is in generally good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1234\" dataend=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1236\" dataend=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1236\" dataend=\"1276\"\u003e7x \"Level\" (Tshaped) officer jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e – decorative engraved fronts. These could be silver, silverplate, or another white metal. Varied condition with tarnish and surface marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1418\" dataend=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1420\" dataend=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1420\" dataend=\"1454\"\u003e3x Chain \u0026amp; ball officer jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e – goldcoloured. Likely gilt brass or similar. These show \u003cstrong datastart=\"1513\" dataend=\"1533\"\u003eheavy age patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, wear, and some green oxidation (verdigris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1580\" dataend=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1582\" dataend=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1582\" dataend=\"1616\"\u003e3x Chain \u0026amp; ball officer jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e – silvercoloured. Again, I cannot confirm metal content—could be silver plate or base metal. Chains and balls have tarnish and some rust marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1763\" dataend=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1765\" dataend=\"1862\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1765\" dataend=\"1800\"\u003eAssorted clips, bars, fasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e – mixed materials. Base metal, suitable for spares or repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1864\" dataend=\"1921\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1864\" dataend=\"1881\"\u003e Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1881\" dataend=\"1884\"\u003e\nMixed vintage condition throughout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1922\" dataend=\"2301\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1922\" dataend=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1924\" dataend=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1924\" dataend=\"1946\"\u003ePast Master Jewel:\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage condition with tarnish and light wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2001\" dataend=\"2067\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2003\" dataend=\"2067\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"2003\" dataend=\"2023\"\u003eTshaped Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly good, some tarnish and minor wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2068\" dataend=\"2145\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2070\" dataend=\"2145\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"2070\" dataend=\"2092\"\u003eGilt chain jewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"2093\" dataend=\"2111\"\u003eWorn condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with age patina and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2146\" dataend=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2148\" dataend=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"2148\" dataend=\"2181\"\u003eSilvercoloured chain jewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tarnish present, chains and balls show wear and some rust spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2249\" dataend=\"2301\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2251\" dataend=\"2301\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"2251\" dataend=\"2270\"\u003eClips\/fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e General wear from age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2303\" dataend=\"2328\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"2303\" dataend=\"2326\"\u003e Product Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"2329\" dataend=\"2555\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2329\" dataend=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2331\" dataend=\"2408\"\u003eTotal weight: \u003cstrong datastart=\"2345\" dataend=\"2406\"\u003eApprox. 845 grams (entire lot including nonsilver parts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2409\" dataend=\"2482\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2411\" dataend=\"2482\"\u003eMaterials: \u003cstrong datastart=\"2422\" dataend=\"2433\"\u003eUnknown\u003c\/strong\u003e — I cannot guarantee or confirm metal content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2483\" dataend=\"2555\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2485\" dataend=\"2555\"\u003eEstimated era: Mostly \u003cstrong datastart=\"2507\" dataend=\"2522\"\u003e1970s–1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some earlier style pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2557\" dataend=\"2934\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"2557\" dataend=\"2586\"\u003e About Masonic Regalia:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"2586\" dataend=\"2589\"\u003e\nMasonic regalia pieces represent officer roles and positions within a Lodge. Engraved \u003cstrong datastart=\"2675\" dataend=\"2697\"\u003ePast Master jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e are often awarded when a Master completes their term, while \u003cstrong datastart=\"2758\" dataend=\"2776\"\u003eofficer jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e such as Levels and Plumbs are worn during lodge meetings. Earlier styles included elaborate chain and ball collar jewels, often made in gilt brass or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2936\" dataend=\"3035\"\u003eCollectors and Masonic historians often preserve and display these pieces as part of Lodge history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"3037\" dataend=\"3063\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"3037\" dataend=\"3061\"\u003e Why Buy This Lot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"3064\" dataend=\"3310\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"3064\" dataend=\"3114\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"3066\" dataend=\"3114\"\u003eLarge \u003cstrong datastart=\"3072\" dataend=\"3112\"\u003ebulk lot for collectors or resellers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"3115\" dataend=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"3117\" dataend=\"3162\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong datastart=\"3127\" dataend=\"3160\"\u003eparts, restoration, or spares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"3163\" dataend=\"3247\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"3165\" dataend=\"3247\"\u003eGreat potential for those interested in \u003cstrong datastart=\"3205\" dataend=\"3228\"\u003eMasonic memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e or Lodge history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"3248\" dataend=\"3310\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"3250\" dataend=\"3310\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong datastart=\"3254\" dataend=\"3284\"\u003eengraved Past Master jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e adds historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605360636251,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_492ff3f4-93b4-410e-9f65-a459a01f3011.jpg?v=1773700331","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/masonic-lodge-regalia-job-lot-845g-past-master-jewel-1977-levels-chain-jew","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}