ODD FELLOWS CEREMONIAL GAVEL, MADE FOR A PHYSICIAN IN TEXAS, PRESENTED TO A TEXAS LODGE IN 1888: for sale
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Item ID: 388365
Item Description
This beautifully carved and finished presentation gavel is covered in symbols of the Odd Fellows fraternity. These include the chain with three links (friendship, love and truth), the all-seeing eye of God, an axe, the bow of Rebekah, a heart-in-hand, a snake wrapped around a staff, the scales of justice, a globe, and other imagery. Its decoration includes text that documents its origin and the lodge to which it was given. It reads: “Made by William Nichols of Kas. [Kansas] & presented by Dr. W.H. Trollinger to B.F. Christianson Lodge No. 102, IOOF [Independent Order of the Odd Fellows], Texas”. The date “1888” is carved on the end of the handle.
Condition: Excellent, with only the most minimal wear.
Item Details
Eras: 1800s / 19th century
Styles: Country / Rustic
Measurements: 8.9 x 28.6 x 4.4 CM (H x W x D) Change Unit
Quantity: 1
Condition: Excellent Condition
Design History
Designer: Unknown designer
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Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques
Address: 14 Franklin Church Road , 17019 Dillsburg , United States
Phone: +1 717-502-1281
Website: www.jeffbridgman.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat - 9AM-5PM
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