The "Eye"!! (??)

[P.S.]

My dad found this piece today in a shallow creek. I'm honestly not sure if it's old or modern... But I assured him I knew about a kick-butt app and community that may!! [emoji109]🏻[emoji51]!! It's a solid 51 / 52 on the VDI scale.


Anyone ever found something similar?

Thanks y'all!
Pavi

 

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[Bramblefind]

Neat find! Maybe something to do with the Odd Fellows fraternal society. The All Seeing Eye was common in their associated items.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/95326088/odd-fellows-secret-society-lodge-decor

Dating to the late 1930’s or early 1940’s, this solid metal wall - hanging appears to be cast from either pewter, or some silver alloy, but there are no markings to indicate metal content. There is a stamp on the reverse reading "IO5 Western". The piece feels much to heavy and solid to be tin or aluminum. The piece has a soft gold surface that has rubbed off on some of the higher spots, to reaveal the silver tone metal. It.


Originally this piece was used either as décor in a ceremonial room of an Odd Fellows lodge, or as a grave marker / casket adornment for a deceased member. This unusaul piece measures almost 6" tall by approx. 4 1/2" wide, and features several esoteric symbols with various meanings. The top features an all-seeing eye emitting rays of light, with a pair of hands shaking at center, and the three links of chain at the bottom which encircle the letters “F.L.T”. There are three holes on the piece for hanging / mounting purposes, and overall this rare item is in excellent vintage condition.

 

[CRUSADER]

Nice, a Silver all-seeing eye brooch. Used to ward off evil.

 

[P.S.]

Thanks y'all! I've been researching the O.F.S.S. today and it's been very interesting. Before we mark it 100% solved, I have one more question. All the eyes I've found for the society are anatomically left side, this eye is right side. Anyone know if there is some sort of symbolism or meaning to that?