I know it's not a razor. But figured it might be neat for some to see. Acquired it at an auction the past weekend.
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I know it's not a razor. But figured it might be neat for some to see. Acquired it at an auction the past weekend.
I've done a little travelin' . Very nice apron !! I would definitely take care of that, good sir .
I want to try to clean up the lamb skin. A little yellow tarnish to it now. Under the flap it's dedicated to a deceased brother.Quote:
Originally Posted by athiker
Apron is for the Worshipful Master if I remember correctly, yes?
That is correct. I showed my buddy, and he said " You're lucky. I have to run my chapter to get one of those."Quote:
Originally Posted by Orville
Interesting, so I should probably try to find one of these any time I decide to handle one of my precious, precious Wade & Butcher's? :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Orville
edited to add, especially this one....
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Haha that's hoping to be a future find for me. I'm not a Mason, but have had the offer. I just love the research of them, and to try to learn a bit about this secretive overly powerful organization. But you can find these online new in the $100 mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Lifetime traveling man. Cloverleaf #990
Or a Past Master who hasn't been given District/Provincial honours.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orville
Appears to be an English constitution apron.
I was curious why this one has so clearly had the circular crests removed and replaced with these medallions rather than just a new apron presented to him?
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Originally Posted by Wightman
When a Mason becomes a Master Mason he is presented with the an apron that has blue rosettes in place of those "medallions" (called levels), two on the bottom and one on the top of the apron.
The man who owned this apron obviously had this apron from then and when he became Master of the Lodge, he removed those rosettes and replaced them with the levels, which are a symbol of the Worshipful Master or a Past Worshipful Master.
I would happily make you a fair trade for that beauty, even with a W&B of my own.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Ahhh rosettes and levels. Thank you my good man. Now I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thug
Been traveling since the early 70s .
Early 80s for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by rhensley
Rising Sun Lodge #115.
Tried to like this, but not letting me. So just letting you know. I like this. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Lynn
Wyckoff Lodge #247. It's been a long time. I have a W&B Masonic razor that needs a bit of restoration. I'll post when complete.
Ocean Lodge #214
Oriental Lodge #61
I know absolutely nothing about Masons, but after reading this thread I'm going to have to learn more.
You wouldn't regret it Sir. One of the best decisions I have made, all around a unforgettable experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyleybob
"...Just ask one..." to find more info. You won't regret it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyleybob
Arguably the most (or one of the most ) powerful organizations who have helped build our societies to be what they are today. All the way from the time of the churches. I have the utmost respect for the organization and the power they truly behold. Not to mention the truths they hold, before the church forced their beliefs and elaborate and altered versions of events to control. Not trying to get religious or political. Just saying.
Very nice apron, never seen the rosettes removed like that before. Interesting. The gold trim in Ontario (guessing from your location) indicates the Lodge is over 100 years old (<100 = silver trim).
I'm just down the road, Hamilton "A" District.
