Masonic Lodge Furniture Ensemble

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Posted by antiquesnoldthings
16 years ago
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Description Circa 1913 Masonic lodge furniture including a ceremonial altar, with skeleton key locking inner chamber. This piece is adorned on it's four corners with ornately carved Corinthian columns. There is a brass hand lever on the bottom right which when shifted forward or back, would cause a metal bar on the inside of the inner chamber to shift, thus raising something up and back down again from out of the chamber interior. There is a brown leather pad covering the top of the altar which conceals the inner chamber. This padded top can be locked in place via skeleton key. The altar has a matching brown leather, custom fitted kneeling pad which accompanies it. This piece is removable. There is a silver metal dedication plaque on the front top portion of the piece which reads, Presented By / R.I. Chapter / #269 / O.E.S. / July 1, 1913. Next are two matching king chairs (40x33x31,)with same column detailing. We also have a queen chair (38x29x24,)or deacon chair which is matching to the others but is in a much more simplistic form without the heavy details of the other two. There is one matching brown leather foot pad. Next is a matching bookstand/pulpit with gavel,(34x28x20.) This item has a marble inset top and skeleton key locking cabinet. This lovely piece is embellished in the same manner as the altar and king chair. On either side of the book platform is visible wear from the gaveling of the wood, which in our opinion, adds wonderful character. Last in this ensemble are three matching Corinthian column lamps, (40x13.)All pieces are comprised of quarter sawn oak / tiger oak, are very substantial in weight and are in quite good condition for their many years. Age appropriate wear is in evidence, as is a warm patina.
Category Furniture
Medium Quarter Sawn / Tiger Oak
Distinguishing marks Have not searched for signature.
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item Sizes vary. Altar dimensions are 50L x 31W x 33D
Date Period 1900-1913
Weight Substantial! Altar alone weighs several hundred pounds. Chairs a few hundred a piece, bookstand/pulpit same and lamps, approximately 30 pounds each.
History Purchased from some wonderful members of a Masonic lodge in Rock Island, Illinois that was closing. The owners were downsizing and relocating to a smaller venue. The pieces were originally gifted by the Order of the Eastern Star in 1913 to their Masonic brethren, the both of whom had shared the same lodge facility. As the Masons had yet another set of lodge furniture for their use, they sold these articles to us, along with several other items, including two charter member frames measuring 4 foot by 3 foot with the original mattes and glass and much more.
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Price Paid (If known) Approxinately $100.00 total for all pieces mentioned.
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Submitted by Anonymous

I have been searching for sacristy chairs for our church's priest and two deacons. Is there any way you might sell the two king chairs and the queen chair mentioned in the write-up? If so, could you tell me what your price(s) might be and where you are (so I can figure out shipping)? Our church is in Lee's Summit, Missouri. You can reach me at [email protected] Thank you very much. Conni Tobin

Submitted by sbesterline

I also have a Masonic altar that I am interested in selling. If anybody is still looking for furniture please email me at [email protected]

It is large, approximately 4' long x 3' wide x 3' tall with an inner chamber as well.
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