Antique Masonic "All Seeing Eye" Enamel Compass Pendant
Antique Masonic "All Seeing Eye" Enamel Compass Pendant
$750.00
Description
DATE: Victorian, c.1900
A cool and unusual masonic pendant, dating from the Victorian period, circa 1900. This cool pendant is modelled as a set square and compass, along with a finely enamelled "All Seeing Eye" in the centre. Crafted in 15k gold throughout.
There are many well known symbols associated with freemasonry, and probably the most iconic would be the set square and compass. The set square, two equal flat edges arms, usually wooden or metal, fixed to form the perfect "right angle". This tool is important in stonemasonry as it allows craftsmen to draw and carve perfect square corners. In Freemasonry, this symbol is used to teach lessons of morality- that being “square” in your actions is to be honest and fair.
The compass, which I'm sure we have all used at school, symbolizes self restraint. In other words, together the Square and Compasses remind Freemasons to explore their desires without stepping outside the realms of moral behaviour.
The all seeing eye, serves as a reminder that humanity's thoughts and deeds are always observed by God. So with all these symbols put together, it represents the "rules" in which the freemasons follow- being honest and fair while exploring their desire, all while being observed.
MEASUREMENTS
3 x 2.2cm
WEIGHT
2.45g
MARKS
No marks present, tests as 15k gold
CONDITION
Very good
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