Masonic Item

[nova treasure]

I was hunting down the road from a old stage coach stop at a home that was built by a founder of a local Whiskey Distillery in the 1800's.This place has a very big yard and i only hunted it one day.I dug several nice coins and other neat items,the first coin i actually dug was this 1934 silver half dollar that i am using for size reference for my "what is it" item.
This masonic artifact i believe is made of lead and was pretty darn deep.any info on this would be greatly appreiciated.
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[mojjax]

I was thinking it's a License Plate Topper , but I'm not sure .

 

[lonesomebob]

definitely a Masonic emblem , blue lodge, license plate emblem probably. Bob Past Master.

 

[wildrider]

Looks to be pewter.

 

[ivan salis]

standard masonic "blue lodge" master mason type symbol -- what the item is used for no ideal. but it might be a "marker" to let other travelling masons know that a fellow mason lived there .

 

[Evolx10]

Rivet it to the rear of your car

 

[lonesomebob]

I would gladly rivit it to my car. Bob

 

[Sky Pilot]

Not positive of course, but our Lodge, Vonore Number 658, Vonore TN, has some decorative "ornaments" on our apron cabinet, ect. that look similar, but I don't know what they are made of. Just a thought! Happy hunting and good luck!! Regards, Richard, P.M., Vonore Blue Lodge #658

 

[ivan salis]

the old tavern might have been a lodge --the old wealthy guy might have been a mason as well -- the item might be a marker of sorts letting traveling mason know they were at a "friendly" place if in need of help , aid or work

 

[Sky Pilot]

Ivan, Great idea!! Never occurred to me, (although it should have!!). I totally agree!! Great hunting and good luck!! Regards, Richard.

 

[mojjax]

How about a gravestone marker ?

 

[nova treasure]

Hey Thanks for the replys,I will do some researching on the original owner and see where it leads.Ivan your response might be the answer,being this was a very popular place in it's time.I will check it out and update the post.

Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving
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