Junk box find

[robfinds]

Just been rummaging through some old junk boxes. The reason being to make up some lots for ebay. Came across this, when I took some macro pictures, the beaded decoration showed up. Been looking at it for a while now, starting to think it could be old. The design on the handle looks like two beasts facing. The key is solid not hollow, the thick thread shows, it was used I think to tighten something. I'm beginning to wonder if this is from an early stringed instrument (very early). Robert.

 

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[against the wind]

Maybe a clock key??

 

[robfinds]

Maybe a clock key??

Yes probably something modern. It's just that punched decoration that got me over excited. Well this is a dreamers hobby after all.

 

[CRUSADER]

Not seen one, although it looks screw like, I wonder if its decoration & its a 17th C Pipe Tamper?

 

[robfinds]

Not seen one, although it looks screw like, I wonder if its decoration & its a 17th C Pipe Tamper?

Hi Cru, yep it's a strange one, not sure what it is.

 

[trapperart]

Very cool

 

[CRUSADER]

I've totally seen these before. They're from the 1920's "Order of Masonic Moose" Lodge posts. They were given out as markers of achievement. The one you have specifically is for the 4th order of Harmony (as indicated in the heart-shaped design with the moose antlers touching in the center.) The 4th order of harmony was attained by both accomplishment of service (years in) and accomplishment of status (vote). Basically, you had to be around long enough and be well liked enough to be awarded the achievement.

The 4th Order of Harmony was typically worn in the hat strap (as with most of the Masonic Moose achievements).

This particular order was founded in Richmond VA, in the mid-1800's, and moved Westward. Based on the number of rings on the shaft and the heart shape's tall construction, though, this particular achievement award was granted in the Philadelphia, PA chapter. As the "City of Brotherly Love" Philidelphia had a long history of Masonic Moose Lodge membership up until the 1950's when they just kind of fizzled out post-war.

You can find out everything you need to about the Masonic Moose Lodge Achievements here: http://bit.do/masonicmooseachievements

Cheers!

Skippy

And you think it found its way to the North of England?? (Possible, but not very likely)

 

[robfinds]

Nice one Skippy, had me going there.

 

[robfinds]

The design looks a little like, what is called Viking hog backs. Robert.

 

[CRUSADER]

LOL Apparently, Crusader didn't click the link.

I'm scared of links, but now I tried it...lol

 

[Silver Searcher]

It is a musical string tensioner, probably of a guitar. But no idea of age Rob.

SS

 

[robfinds]

It is a musical string tensioner, probably of a guitar. But no idea of age Rob.

SS

Hello Colin, that's what I think something musical. Have you seen the faint punched decoration on it ?.