{"product_id":"anson-masonic-cufflinks-sword-tie-bar","title":"Anson Masonic Cufflinks and Sword Tie Bar Set 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would suit a Freemason memorabilia collection or someone who still enjoys wearing vintage men's accessories rather than simply displaying them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Masonic men's jewelry set\"\u003eMasonic men's jewelry set\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of cufflinks with matching tie bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold tone metal, mother of pearl, enamel accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold tone, ivory white, blue, silver tone accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie bar signed Anson and marked PAT. NO. 2492254\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masonic Square and Compasses with G emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid century Masonic men's jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie bar approximately 3 inches long. Cufflink faces approximately 1\/2 inch across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching three piece set with mother of pearl cufflink faces and sword or spear form tie holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The set is complete, intact, and in working condition with noticeable age related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mother of pearl faces are intact, and both Masonic emblems remain clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cufflink backs and tie bar mechanism are present and working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold tone finish shows surface scratches, rubbing, darkening, and areas of finish loss from normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4 Collector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Square and Compasses with the letter G is one of the most recognizable symbols associated with Freemasonry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis set would make sense for a collector of Masonic material, vintage men's jewelry, or mid century Anson accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe signed Anson tie holder and visible 2492254 patent number give this particular set a useful identification point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has honest wear, but the symbols still read clearly and the set remains usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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