I am unsure of the orgin of this object.

[outraged]

Anyone know if this is a mason suspender clip....I am not sure.....HELP

 

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[captain Jack]

It's def. masonic...but I don't know if it's a suspender clip. What's the size?

CC....tell me you're kidding please!

 

[Montana Jim]

Whats the other side look like? It's certainly a Mason item...

Maybe a Masonic belt clip that served as a ceremonial sword hanger.

 

[outraged]

It's def. masonic...but I don't know if it's a suspender clip. What's the size?

CC....tell me you're kidding please!

Here is a size pic...that is a quarter next to it for size comparison.

 

[ivan salis]

its a very old masonic sword hanger for the "guards" sword---at the meeting there is a "guard" (sort of like at sgt at arms) who's offical "duty" is to keep outsiders out of the meeting and "watch" for evesdroppers---its an "offical" title --- the part you have was attached to a belt ----the sword holderhad a slot in it and was hung on the outer part that sticks out---the belt & holder were together as one item--the sword and sword holder were not permantly "attached" but seperate items---quite a rare item you have there & quite old I'd say---my dad was past master of his lodge--- the actual sword was a rather light weight type item more for symbolic purpose than actual use--Ivan

 

[Montana Jim]

I originally said sword hanger too...

but seeing the back of the piece shows the belt attachment - which indicates the hook would be sideways (for a sword hanger) and it looks more like a Hook & Loop type belt buckle...

I dunno.

 

[PBK]

Right you are, Outraged!

It's a suspenders buckle. Note the similar construction details (hook, etc.) on this patent from 1872, the same year as on the buckle:

http://www.google.com/patents?id=Ei1vAAAAEBAJ&pg=PP1&dq=suspender+buckle+1872

Also, here's a patent from that year for another Masonic suspenders buckle design:

http://www.google.com/patents?id=n18GAAAAEBAJ&pg=PP1&dq=suspender+buckle+1872&output=html

 

[outraged]

Thanks for the useful info guys....I have no idea about the mason items...do they hold any value?

 

[PBK]

Thanks for the useful info guys....I have no idea about the mason items...do they hold any value?

Dug singles are generally worth a few bucks apiece, unless they have Civil War period patent dates.

Here's another variety:

http://www.mtmdc.com/images/mar6t3.jpg

 

[Bluezman]

Ah, yes. the very old and quite rare "Masonic Suspender Sword Hanger".

I might have seen one of these in a Laurel and Hardy movie once.

Bluezman
PS. Nice find, Outraged.

 

[ravenguide]

I have found two of these within 50 miles of you, ,and never knew what they were but assumed suspender clips,interesting stuff.
Raven

 

[Jim West Pa]

Definately a 'spender buckle here's one of many i've dug. Mine's not complete like yours. Thanks for the links PBK, now iknow what the "hanger" part is for.
Jim