Name

French Masonic Gavel

Origin/date 

France. 19th century (?).

Material and dimensions

Boxwood and ebony. 24 cm long, head is 8 cm x 4,5 cm

Description

On one side of the head is the sun in the middle of a square and compass. Glory rays all around. The other side shows the letter ‘G’ in the middle of the masonic hexagram. Two crossed swords are underneath, together with the seven steps of the masonic ladder.

Provenance

Antwerp, antiques dealer

Literature