Name

Masonic walking stick

Origin/date 

UK, 19th century (the silver ring on top has three marks but I can read only two: a capital D and a lion).

Material and dimensions

Ivory, silver, wood, copper. Shaft is 84 cm long, handle is 8 cm long.

Description

On one side of the handle you find the heraldic arms of the United Grand Lodge of England with its motto  AVDI VIDE TACE (hear, see, be silent). On the other side there are a variety of masonic symbols in between the two pillars united by a canopy.

Provenance

USA, private dealer.

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