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Fri, Jun 28, 2019 01:00AM EDT
Lot 64

10K Antique Masonic Matron Order of Eastern Star Pin

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$500 $50
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$10,000 $500
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$50,000 $2,500
$75,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Antique Masonic Matron Order of the Eastern Star brooch award inscribed on back dates to 1900. 10K yellow gold for the top pin portion with engraved name. The remaining elements are gold filled. Gavel swings freely from upper element, ornamental scrolls connect via two chains to a wreath that encircles the Eastern Star. Five different colors of enamel showcase Masonic symbols in the five star points with black enamel letters in the central portion. The back is engraved "Presented by Hesperia Chapter No. 172 at her 2nd Installation, W.M. 1900". It has a C-clasp pin closure. Presented in original royal purple silk lined maroon leather box with working latch. It measures approximately 2 7/8" tall, 1 7/8" wide, 1mm thick, and weighs 15.6grams.

Condition

Very good condition with minor surface scratches. Gold filled elements show slight tarnish. Overall, in very good condition.

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