Mantle clock with masonic symbolismThis 19th century clock is made of mahogany and has on the face of it a checkered design symbolizing the design. It also had the phrase "sit lux et lux fuit" which means "Let there be light and there was light".
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Hamilton lodge no.274 masonic clock with altarThis clock is from the late 1800's and features the masonic altar with 3 candles surrounding it. The columns have on it Egyptian scenes depicting ancient gods such as Osiris.
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masonic triangular pocket watchThis pocket watch is from the 19th century and features a number of masonic symbols on the face of the watch along with the initials GJB. On the opposing side we see an altar in addition to other symbols such as the bible and gavel. This pocket watch was donated to the museum by Brother Charles T. Wakefield.
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M. Tobias and Co. Pocket WatchCirca 1840, this pocket watch was owned by Brother Peter Sutter. The Masonic symbols are actually found on the mechanisms of the watch and include a sun and an archway. The face of the watch uses the letters of his name instead of numbers.
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Dudley pocket watchThis style of Masonic pocket watch was only produced for 5 years in Lancaster PA from 1920-1925.The interior of the watch features the square and compasses, level, plum, along with other symbols. This was one of the earlier models produced and features 19 stones on the interior.
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Hess and Metford Pocket WatchThis pocket watch originally belonged to Brother Maxwell Sommerville. This pocket watch has masonic symbols on both sides of the exterior case.
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Masonic Compass Watch FobThe square and compasses symbol is actually a practical compass with the pivot pointing north. Donated by Brother C. Clark Julius.
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