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Masonic Tyler's or Master of Ceremonies' Jewel
ca. 1797
Attrib. to Paul Revere (1734-1818)
USA: Massachusetts, Boston (probably)
Silver
3-7/8"h x 3"w x 3/8"d
Extended Loan from Bristol Lodge, North Attleboro, Massachusetts
EL2022.002.7

Masonic Tyler or Master of Ceremonies Jewel. Crossed swords inside ring.


A silversmith cut this jewel, used at Bristol Lodge, from a flat sheet of silver and then decorated it with engraving. Revere charged his clients for both material, such as the silver this jewel is made of, as well as for the labor required to create different objects. Business records show that Paul Revere sold jewels to at least fifteen lodges from 1772 through 1797.