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Watch with Masonic Symbols
ca. 1920
Maker not marked
Place made not marked
Gilt, glass
overall: 2 1/4 x 2 x 1/4 in.; 5.715 x 5.08 x .635 cm
Gift of George Andrew Stohrer, Jr
86.70a-b

Watch in triangular shape has face with Masonic symbols including all-seeing eye, skull and crossbones, sun, trowel, and others; reads "Love your fellow man/ Lend him a helping hand"; case has Masonic symbols on back; case marked "A/ J/ G" on back; in original box.


The Masonic symbols and motto "Love your fellow man; lend him a helping hand" on this watch continually reminded its owner to live according to the ideals and tenets of the fraternity. Masonic business clubs often gave such watches to members for their service.