This Anson Masonic cufflinks and sword tie bar set is a circa 1950s men's jewelry set with mother of pearl cufflink faces and the traditional Square and Compasses with G emblem.
I like this set because the Masonic symbols are clear without being oversized. The gold tone metal, pale mother of pearl, blue enamel details, and unusual sword form tie holder give it a distinctly mid century look.
It would suit a Freemason memorabilia collection or someone who still enjoys wearing vintage men's accessories rather than simply displaying them.
Details
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Item: Masonic men's jewelry set
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Item Type: Pair of cufflinks with matching tie bar
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Era: Circa 1950s
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Materials: Gold tone metal, mother of pearl, enamel accents
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Color: Gold tone, ivory white, blue, silver tone accents
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Maker and Mark: Tie bar signed Anson and marked PAT. NO. 2492254
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Pattern or Model: Masonic Square and Compasses with G emblem
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Style: Mid century Masonic men's jewelry
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Dimensions: Tie bar approximately 3 inches long. Cufflink faces approximately 1/2 inch across.
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Special Features: Matching three piece set with mother of pearl cufflink faces and sword or spear form tie holder
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: The set is complete, intact, and in working condition with noticeable age related wear.
- The mother of pearl faces are intact, and both Masonic emblems remain clearly visible.
- The cufflink backs and tie bar mechanism are present and working.
Issues / Wear
- The gold tone finish shows surface scratches, rubbing, darkening, and areas of finish loss from normal use.
- There is visible discoloration around some edges, hinges, and moving parts. This is genuine age wear rather than decorative patina, but it does not interfere with use.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
4 Collector's Notes
- The Square and Compasses with the letter G is one of the most recognizable symbols associated with Freemasonry.
- This set would make sense for a collector of Masonic material, vintage men's jewelry, or mid century Anson accessories.
- The signed Anson tie holder and visible 2492254 patent number give this particular set a useful identification point.
- It has honest wear, but the symbols still read clearly and the set remains usable.
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