Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Sword, ceremonial |
Accession number |
X2011.2 |
Catalog Number |
X2011.2.1 |
Dimensions |
L-36 inches |
Collection |
Regalia |
Place of Origin |
San Francisco, CA |
Description |
Grand Tiler's sword. Traditional flamberge blade (an allusion to the flaming sword that barred Adam and Eve's return to Eden). Engraved with natural designs and scrollwork. Obverse blade: engraved scrollwork and Grand Lodge of California F. & A.M. Reverse blade: scrollwork, Holy Bible surmounted by the square and compasses, an hourglass, a plumb level, the square and compasses hanging from the letter G. Grip is of (walrus) ivory. Pommel is a bear-plumed knight's helmet. Quillian is decorated at the center with a square and compasses placed in between the two Temple pillars, and flanked on each side a sun, moon, and stars. |
Artist |
Benoit Pasquale & Co. |
Caption |
California Grand Tiler's Sword, c. early 20th century |
Title |
Grand Tiler's Sword |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |