Antique 19thC Solid Gold Masonic High Priest Jewel Walter S Reynolds New Castle For Sale
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Antique 19thC Solid Gold Masonic High Priest Jewel Walter S Reynolds New Castle :
$700.00
Antique 19thC Solid Gold Masonic High Priest Jewel Walter S Reynolds New Castle PA: Antique Gold Masonic Royal Arch Council Jewel 9.1g Walter S Reynolds PA 1890s Item Specifics Condition: Used (Excellent Antique Condition with Beautiful Natural Patina) Fraternal/Political: Masonic / Freemasonry Type: Jewel / Medal / Pendant Organization: York Rite (Royal Arch / Cryptic Masons - Hiram Council No. 45) Material: Solid Gold (Acid tests approximately10- 12K) Weight: 9.1 grams Year/Era: Late 19th Century (Circa 1885-1895) Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Featured Refinements: Antique Masonic Gold Presentation Jewel Item Description Stunning Antique 19th-Century Solid Gold Masonic Presentation Jewel Presented to PA State Representative & Attorney Walter S. Reynolds Hiram Council No. 45 R. & S.M. New Castle, Lawrence County, PA Up for sale is a spectacular, completely unique piece of late 19th-century Pennsylvania political and Masonic history. This solid gold presentation collar or breast jewel features incredible hand-wrought craftsmanship and deep, fully traceable historical provenance custom-engraved on the reverse. [1] HISTORICAL PROVENANCE & ENGRAVING: The reverse side features exceptionally crisp, hand-bright-cut script engraving: Hiram Council No. 45 R. & S.M. New Castle, Pa. Walter S. Reynolds COMPREHENSIVE BIOGRAPHY OF THE OWNER: The original owner, Walter S. Reynolds (December 24, 1874 June 15, 1937), was one of the most prominent legal and civic figures in western Pennsylvania during the turn of the century. His life spans several notable locations and milestones across the state: [1] Born: Born in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County, PA. [1] Education: Earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Grove City College in Grove City, PA (Class of 1893). [1] Military Service: A veteran of the Spanish-American War, he served honorably in Company E of the 15th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry from 1898 to 1899 Legal Career: Admitted to the bar in 1896, he spent his entire life practicing law in New Castle, PA. He served as the elected solicitor for the borough of South New Castle, PA. Political Office: A powerhouse in the regional Republican party, he was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg, PA, serving three consecutive terms in the 1905, 1907, and 1909 terms. Civic Leadership: He served on the State Republican Committee, ran a high-profile campaign for Mayor of New Castle in 1910, and later launched a U.S. Congressional campaign in 1924. Resting Place: Upon his passing in 1937, he was interred at Oak Park Cemetery in New Castle, PA. This jewel serves as a tangible artifact of his high-ranking officer service within the shared Masonic York Rite bodies meeting in Lawrence County. ICONOGRAPHY & ARTISAN CRAFTSMANSHIP: Front: Features the classic equilateral triangle frame of the Royal Arch, housing a beautifully layered, high-relief High Priests Breastplate (Hoshen) and Mitre headdress. The inner background depicts the twelve symbolic rectangular gemstones representing the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Master Goldsmith Tooling: The piece is a masterpiece of antique fraternal regalia. The frame features an incredibly detailed hand-carved "basketweave" texture framed by hand-chased foliate scroll borders. Seamless Integrated Loop: True custom constructionthe suspension loop at the peak is completely integrated into the casting as all one continuous piece of solid gold metal, a feature providing maximum structural durability typical of high-end 19th-century makers like M.C. Lilley & Co. or The Henderson-Ames Co. WEIGHT & PRECIOUS METAL ACID TEST: Total Weight: 9.1 Grams Gold Purity: The metal is unmarked, which is entirely standard for custom 19th-century presentation pieces where script engraving took precedence over stamps. The jewel has been thoroughly acid tested: It holds perfectly strong and completely unchanged under a 10K acid test and dissolves slowly under a 14K acid test. This indicates a verified solid gold purity of approximately 10- 12 Karat. CONDITION:Excellent antique condition. The gold retains a rich, warm, authentic antique luster with a light natural tarnish beautifully highlighting the deep crevices of the hand-engraving and chased scrollwork. The lines of the tool marks remain sharp and pristine. The integrated loop is perfectly intact with no warping, cracks, or signs of past repair.
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