Corporate Seal Evening Star Home No. 46 Masonic Lodge Peace Dove w/ Olive Branch

Description

Antique Corporate Seal
Evening Star Home No. 46
Masonic Lodge
Beautiful Flying Peace Dove Olive Branch in Beak
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Description:
This is a very heavy black painted metal corporate seal. The seal has gold and red colored highlights along the base, the various edges, and the top of the piece. There is also gold decoration on the sides in the form of a linear design. The imprint for this seal reads: "EVENING STAR HOME No. 46, B.U.IH.F...." surrounding the words "Instituted June....89" and having a beautiful flying Peace Dove with an Olive branch in its beak. The piece is made of cast iron and is painted in black with gold and red highlight. We were able to identify Evening Star Masonic lodges with bombers 40 in New York, 37 in New Hampshire, and 45 in Nebraska, but we were unable to identify number 46's location. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date:
Uncertain but most likely late 19th to early 20th century.
Origin:
Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size:
Measures approximately ~6 1/4" x ~2 3/8" at the base and is ~11" high. The seal weighs about 5pounds 6 ounces.
Maker:
Unknown.
Marks:
Unmarked as to the maker.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece:
This is a very nice and heavy piece, which would make a nice addition to your collection.
Condition:
The seal is in good condition. There are some losses to the paint especially to the gold highlights along the edges. The piece is fairly soiled and could probably use a good cleaning. There are also a few surface rust spots throughout, but nothing to worry about. The only issue we see is the fact that the seal itself has some damage and as such when using it you see a flat portion in the imprint. See the second photo for the damage and the last two photos for the result in the seal. Be that as it may, the imprint of the dove with the branch in its beak is clean and crisp impression. Please see photos for additional condition information.
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