Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Cigar Cutter with Masonic Symbols on Ball Chain
1990-2007
Maker not marked
China
Steel, metal, plastic
a: 2-3/4"h x 2-5/8"w x 1/4"d; c: 30"l x 1/8"dia; b: 2-1/2"h x 1-3/4"w x 1/4"d
Gift of the Estate of Gardner Cyril Sconyers, Jr.
2018.037a-c

Cigar Cutter with Masonic Symbols on ball chain. a-b: Two-part cigar cutter in cast, silver-colored metal. Together, the parts form a square and compasses with a G in the center; behind G is a pyramid with an all-seeing eye atop it; radiating rays around. Bottom part is made up of part of square that is between arms of compasses, and features a vertical, 1-1/2"-long steel blade set into its top; carved into blade along its base is the text, "BK1541 / Stainless Steel / Handcrafted in China". Upper part is made up of the remainder of the emblem and acts as a sheath for the blade; inner area that receives blade lined on both sides with white plastic foam. Obverse and reverse of object are identical. Round eyelet at top for chain; sides smooth. c: Silver-colored metal ball chain extends 15" from cigar cutter when fastened and held taut.