The Northern China Blue Lodge was established in Shanghai in the mid-1800s, first located in the library on Ningpo Road before the new lodge was built in the latter 19th century as the Kwei-kue-tana (Compass and Square Building) in the Shanghai Bund on the Huangpu River north of the old walled city.

All pieces were made by Masonic Manufacturers Spencer & Co, Queen Street, London W.C.

This lot includes the following items shown in detail below:

•  Yoke (Front - Back - Maker Marked Label)
•  Jewel (Front - Back - In Case, shown closed - Marks)
•  Cuffs (Front - Back - Maker Labels (Left and Right)
•  Apron (Front - Back - Maker Label)

The condition is generally very good to near excellent throughout.

This is a view of the engraved date "1923" on the back of the medal suspension bar. It is named to Frank H. Andrews of Harmony Lodge #20.

There is an W Co. maker mark. It tests in excess of 10K gold content.

The medal measures 4 inches long and the bars are approximately 1-1/2 inches across and the compass measures 2 inches wide.

The condition is near excellent throughout.

This is a view of the engraved date "1964" (Past Master) on the back of the medal square bar. It is also dated Dec. 27, 1955 with various elevations. It is named to Edward F. Coxen of F & A. M. #20. This is an overall view of the back.

There is an Charles L. Boyer, Shillington, PA. maker mark on an inside flap of the fitted case. It tests Sterling silver content. There are no apparent maker or content marks on the jewel itself.

The medal measures 5-1/2 inches long and approximately 2 inches wide.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish throughout.

This is a view of the engraved date "BRIXTON LODGE OF M.M.M No. 234 Presented to W. BRO. A.E.E. WESTON As a Mark of Esteem and Regard for His Services as W.M. 1933-34" on the back.

There is a SPENCER, LONDON and R.S. maker mark and an Anchor, Lion Passant, and "C" in shields STERLING silver  content marks on lower part of the back of the medal.

It measures 3-1/2 inches long and approximately 3 inches wide.

The condition is near excellent, with some moderate tarnish from age throughout.

This is a view of the plain back of the medal and the front of the sword and P.H.C. suspension bar.

There are no apparent maker or content marks.

The medal measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter and the bars are approximately 1-1/2 inches across.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent, except the watered silk pale blue ribbon, which is detached and shows significant tattering and wear.

This is a view of the engraved back of the medal and a close-up view of the block engraving.  It reads: "Presented to W.R. Tatsapaugh C. of W. by Seminole Tribe No. 35 1-4-23"

There are no apparent maker or content marks.

The medal measures 2-1/2 inches wide and approximately 4-1/2 inches long.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

This is a view of the engraved back of the medal.  The gilded banner is separately applied and finished in black enamel.  The medal pendant is die-struck bronze and the suspension bar is brass with a military theme. There are two spring pin fasteners, one on the back of each piece.

This group was formed by German-Americans at the time of the Mexico War (1848).

There are no apparent maker or content marks.

The medal measures 2-3/8 inches wide and approximately 3-1/4 inches long.

The condition is generally near excellent with some tarnish from age.

Presented
to the
Veteran Fireman's Ass.
by
READING VET VOL FIRE ASS.
for
the highest number of votes
cast during bazaar week
Nov. 14-21, 1914

It measures 22-1/2 inches long, with a 9-1/4 fluted bell. This is a view looking down on the mouthpiece. This shows the rings and back side.

This is a very scarce and desirable fire department presentation item.

The condition is near excellent, with deep tarnish overall, as shown.

The shell fragment measures 5  inches, irregularly shaped.  A COA will be issued stating the circumstances of the find.

In May, 1911, the American Tobacco Company was dissolved and Liggett-Myers acquired the Piedmont name brand.  This sign dates to the early pre-WWI Era (from 1913).  In 1911, Piedmont was the leading all-Bright leaf tobacco brand of the Southeast United States.

The sign measures 30 by 46  inches.  There are a number of mounting holes from when it was attached to a building.  There is some flaking and chipping of the very heavy baked enamel at the edges, visible in the images.

This is a view of the back. It is painted white and has a number of scratches.

The condition is generally good to very good. There are a number of dings and scratches and the usual signs of wear and tear from long time display.

The sign measures 13-1/2 by 10-1/2  inches. There is some flaking and chipping of the litho at the edges and at the top portion of the face, and some significant rusting at the top edge, visible in the images.

This is a view of the back. It is raw, and shows the raised areas from when it was die-struck. The maker and printer marks are shown at the bottom left and right sides.

The condition is generally good with signs of wear and tear from long time display.

This handstamp is pre-WWI, dating to approximately 1912.

The face of the stamp measures 1-1/4  inches. It is 3-7/8 inches high. The images at the left show the actual reverse printing, and below it, a computer generated mirror image so it can be read more easily.

This is a view of the front and back. It is painted black and has some minor scratches from long use.

The condition is generally near excellent.

The Measuregraph Company was founded in St. Louis in 1914. It was incorporated under Delaware law in 1920. It manufactured linear and area measuring devices for fabrics, textiles, and leather. The Measuregraph machine was invented and developed by Walter H. Hosch from Gainesville, Georgia. His brother M.C. Hosch helped develop the company in St. Louis. Wholly owned by Brad-Mar/Fabricmaster, the company dissolved in 1977. (The Measuregraph Company Records, Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis.)

This is a Model 125 (from the data/serial number on the bottom plate).  The company and copyright date are visible on the face of the master dial indicator.  There are rolling calculators for determining yardage based on width as well as dial calibrated to 12 yards in 1/8 yard increments (as well as inches).  There is a simplified dial indicator for the customer to view linked to the operator's dial indicator.  There is a cutter/marking mechanism.

The device measures 15 to 20 inches (extendable leg). The meter measures 8 inches deep by 5 by 5 inches.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent, with near very good paint.  There are some minor digs from decades of use.  There is some wear to the paint and surface rusting on the bare metal on the bottom. There is no key, however one could be made by any competent locksmith.

The tray features a topless winged woman (perhaps a fairy) perched on a rock outcropping gazing at her reflection in a stream.

It measures 4-1/2 by 6-5/8 inches.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is generally good to very good, with near excellent paint.  There are some minor dents from use.  There is some wear to the paint and surface rusting on the bare metal on the bottom.

The three-bladed knife features the name of the company and two of their air-powered pneumatic tools. Raised lettering reads "Dedicated to Operator Productivity and Safety". The I-R raised logo and the motto "The Quality Air Tools" are on both brass scales.  The knife is serial numbered on a raised pad with the number "05057".

It measures 4 inches closed. There are three blades: a rounded clip point, a sheephead, and a long pointed clip point with an IMPERIAL PROV. R.I. U.S.A. maker mark.

This is a view of the right and left sides.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

The poster features a large selection of cutting tools.

It measures 18 by 40 inches, and it is in a double sided hard plastic protected 20 by 42 inch frame that is ready to hang or display.

It has the Winchester logo on each side and a Christmas theme for the knives and cutlery (20-J) side and chisels of various sizes and styles on the November (19-J) side.

The condition is generally near excellent.

The poster features rimfire rifles and carving sets. It is identified by the number 28-N (4) and (5)

It measures 18 by 40 inches, and it is in a double sided hard plastic protected 20-1/2 by 42-1/2 inch frame that is ready to hang or display.

It has the Winchester logo on each side with .22 caliber rifles on one side and carving sets of various styles on the reverse side.

The condition is generally near excellent.

The poster features Winchester brand Super-X plastic shotshells. The broadside has no identification.  Note it is in Italian and features a young woman wearing only a Winchester vest and "branded" with the Super-X logo on her hip.

It measures 11 by 17 inches.

The reverse side is unmarked.

The condition is generally near very good with some fairly uniform foxing and a slight stain along the left edge that does not seriously detract from the content.

The poster features a Winchester brand marked card behind glass identifying the Winchester Store Sportsman Headquarters at Dolgeville, New York.  This is (and was at the time) a very small town with a population less than 1000 people.

It measures 5 by 7 inches. The subject is a bird hunter with a muzzleloading shotgun sitting on an ocean beach with a number of waterfowl birds in the print. The frame is formed by a twisted wire chain and a pane of glass over the front of the print.

The reverse side is unmarked.

The condition is generally near very good with some fairly uniform foxing and a slight stain along the bottom edge that does not seriously detract from the content.

The panel features the AmExCo Safety and Dispatch logo and old fashioned lettering.

It measures 12 by 17 inches.

The reverse side is unmarked.

The condition is generally near very good with some edge wear that would be covered with proper framing for display.

The pin features a cast iron stand mounted hand crank centrifugal cream separating machine.

It measures 1-1/4 inches long by 5/8 inches wide on a 2-1/2 inch pin.

This is a view of the back. It has EMPIRE CREAM SEPARATOR CO. BLOOMFIELD N.Y. raised maker mark.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

The pin has some rusting on the back and most of the original paper maker tag is missing.

It measures 1 inch in diameter.

This is a view of the back. There are no apparent maker marks.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

The spurs have completely serviceable and intact leather and fittings, they are ready to wear.  The rowels are small and not exceptionally sharp or pointed.

They measure 5-1/2 inches long by 3 inches wide (interior measurement) with 1-1/2 inch spur to the center of the rowel pin.

This is a view of the back. There are no maker marks apparent.

The condition is generally excellent to near mint.

The belt is complete, intact, and ready to wear.  The buckle shows some minor wear on the back side.

The belt is marked 30 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide with a 3-1/4 inch buckle.

This is a view of the back. There is a raised PAT PEND mark apparent.

The condition is generally very good.

The pin features a genuine (not cast) US 1906 nickel with the bust of Lady Liberty raised from a 1906 nickel.  The back detail clearly shows how the bust was raised. The nickel has an applied loop to suspend it from a bar reading 1607 JAMESTOWN 1907 raised lettered bar.  Additionally, there is a cameo wax seal stamp attached to a chain from the black watered silk ribbon,

It measures approximately 4 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide at the pin.

This is a view of the back. It has no apparent maker marks.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

The pin features a Flag of the Confederacy.

It measures 3/4 inches in diameter.

This is a view of the back. It has Lucke Badges and Button Baltimore maker label and pin present.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

This premium dates to about 1918.  It is operated by turning the inner (top) wheel to a letter and revealing a single word in the window.  This was intended for a child to spell his name to create a "fortune".  A box of Crackerjack and Jack with his dog are prominent on the face.

It measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

This is a view of the back. It has Lucke Badges and Button Baltimore maker label and pin present.

The condition is generally very good with some minor scratches from routine play.

This premium dates to about 1943.  It is operated by loading a rubber suction cup wooded dart into a spring loaded camera. The dart and camera are functional.

The board features a number of aircraft including a Consolidated PB-Y Catalina, a Boeing biplane bomber, a Lockheed L-10 Electra, a two-engine push prop monowing bomber, two Flying Clippers, a US Navy Zeppelin, and a Dornier Do-X.  Of interest is the Lockheed Constellation shown upside down, an obvious error, but the plane was so new in 1943 it was a simple mistake to make.

The board measures 16 inches square. It has a stand-up stand on the back and the face photo is mounted on heavy composite board with metal corner reinforcements. It is marked Made in U.S.A. by Lindstrom Tool & Toy Co., Inc. Bridgeport, Conn.

This is a view of the camera from the front, top, and back. It has no maker marks present.

The condition is generally very good with some minor scratches from routine play.

It is operated by banging the metal end against a hard surface, which fires a cap from a roll, and the release of pressure positions a new cap under the hammer. The wooden cane and cap mechanism are functional, however the original litho striped cane cover is long gone. It could be easily replaced if desired.

The cane measures 25-3/4 inches long. It is marked MODEL 9 AMERICAN on the cast aluminum firing mechanism.

This is a view of the cane mechanism from the front, rear (cover closed), and rear (cover open).

The condition is generally good with some minor scratches from routine play.

This premium dates to 1938.  It is operated by turning the back (numbered) wheel to a number and rotating the outer wheel to reveal a letter pair in the windows.  This was intended to decode "Secret Messages" from the radio show.

It measures 2 inches in diameter.

This is a view of the back. It has no maker marks or label and the simple spring pin is present.

The condition is generally near excellent with some very minor scratches from routine play.

This token dates to 1977, 50 years after the May 1927 flight.  It is .999 FINE SILVER content marked on the rim, with a MEDALLIC ART CO., DANBURY CT. maker mark, also on the rim.  It is numbered "368" on the bottom of the rim.

The obverse has Charles A. Lindbergh in flight helmet and the reverse depicts the Ryan Spirit of St. Louis and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

This is a view of the back. It has Lucke Badges and Button Baltimore maker label and pin present.

The condition is mint.

This cup dates to 1888 by the engraving to "J.S. Christmas 1888" It has the Quadruple Plate SILVER content marked on the bottom.  It is numbered "30" on the bottom of the rim.

This is an interesting item from the era when SHM& Co was involved in some complex political and business lawsuits with Ex-Senator Charles D. Yale of Connecticut and Ex-Governor H.B. Harrison in November 1887.  Story here.

It measures 3-3/4 inches in diameter, and 5-1/4 rim to handle. It is 3-1/4 inches high. This is a view of the front and one of the top.

The condition is tarnished but still near excellent.

This drum has the date Nov. 11, 1918 Armistice Day in a period notation marked in pencil on the bottom.  There is a tear on the bottom of the drum, apparent in the images.

This is view of the US Navy sailor side here. This is a view of the top, which has some stains but remains intact.

It measures 8 inches in diameter, and 7 inches high.

The condition is well used but still near very good, excepting the tear on the bottom.  The paint is bright and clear.

The white ribbon has gilt lettering reading 1789-1953 42nd Inaugural Dwight D. Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon January 20, 1953 on the face.

It measures approximately 2-1/4 by 5 inches.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is generally very good, with some signs of wear.

The white ribbon has gilt lettering reading 1789-1953 42nd Inaugural Dwight D. Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon January 20, 1953 on the face.

It measures approximately 2-1/4 by 5 inches.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is generally very good, with some signs of wear.

This is a WALLACE (for president) 4 in Hand 40 inch long near MINT Blue Tie with  White lettering.  Here is a view of the reverse.

This is a WALLACE (for president) 4 in Hand 40 inch long near MINT  White Tie with Red Lettering.  Here is a view of the reverse.

It measures approximately 1-3/4 by 1/2 inches. It is patterned after the WWII ELCO Patrol Torpedo Boat badge.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is generally very good, with some minor signs of wear.

It measures approximately 1-3/4 by 1/2 inches. It is patterned after the WWII ELCO Patrol Torpedo Boat badge.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is generally very good, with some minor signs of wear.

They are dime sized.  This is a view of the back.

The condition is generally very good, with some minor signs of wear.

The pin features the red, yellow, green and black enamel swirl logo of the AMA on an Art Deco design buckle.

It measures 1-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches.

This is a view of the back. It has a ROBBINS & CO. ATTLEBORO raised maker marks in two places and the stock (original) narrow web belt attachment present.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with some moderate wear to the enamel.

This is a full-size very elaborately made copy of the famed gunslinger's weapon. It is incapable of being made to fire.  The cylinder chambers and barrel are plugged.

These replicas were made by the Franklin Mint and had an original issue price of $595.00

In all other respects, it is functional and from a distance of more than a few feet indistinguishable from the original.  This gun was manufactured BEFORE the requirement of the installation of an orange plug. If the model is to be used in any recreational use, check the laws in your state regarding appropriate markings.

This is a view of the bottom of the model and one of the top.  This shows the top break action with the extractor partially deployed.  The spring loaded extractor functions as on the original.  The hammer cocks, the cylinder revolves and the trigger drops the hammer, just as the original.

It measures a little over 13 inches long.  It comes in the original box.

The condition is near mint.

This is a full-size very elaborately made copy of the famed general's weapon. It is incapable of being made to fire.  The cylinder chambers, nipples, and barrel are plugged.

These replicas were made by the Franklin Mint and had an original issue price of $595.00

In all other respects, it is functional and from a distance of more than a few feet indistinguishable from the original.  This gun was manufactured BEFORE the requirement of the installation of an orange plug. If the model is to be used in any recreational use, check the laws in your state regarding appropriate markings.

This is a view of the bottom of the model and one of the top.  This shows the gun taken down (just like the original).  The hammer cocks, the cylinder revolves and the trigger drops the hammer, just as the original.

It measures a little over 13 inches long.  It comes in the original box.

The condition is near mint.

The condition is near excellent

It measures 10-1/4 inches long and 1-7/16 inches square at the shoulder.

The condition is near excellent.

There are silver tone inset rampant horse Colt logo medallions set deeply into the wood.  The wood has a nice straight grain, needing only some slight refinishing to bring back to complete serviceability.

They measure 4 inches long. This is a view of the backs, showing some signs of when they were mounted on a working pistol.

The condition is very good to near excellent

The internal part of the box has a milled and slotted wooden tray, with each slot capable of holding 10 primers.  About 70 of the original primers remaining.  They have a significant amount of tarnish and corrosion to the copper bodies.  This item is being sold for COLLECTING purposes only.  It is doubtful that any of the primers are still viable.

It measures 3 inches long and 2-3/8 inches wide.

The condition is fair to near good, with wear and missing primers as described above.

The condition is near excellent.

This prop was built by Florida Air Props of Winter Haven, Florida.  The hub is marked with the size (72 inches), engine horsepower (32) and maximum RPM rating (2300).

This is a side view and another of the hub. This is a close-up of one of the tips.

The condition is generally good.

Please note: this propeller is sold "AS-IS" and there is no warranty or guarantee of suitability for actual use. It is being sold for collecting and display purposes ONLY.

This standard 70LY-36 prop was built by Sensenich Brothers.  The blade is marked with the size (70 inches), engine horsepower (65) and maximum RPM rating (2300).  The serial number is 33659, dating the prop as being made between 1932 and 1942.  The 65 HP rating narrows the year to 1941 or 1942. This was very likely a UC-83A which included impressed J-4F aircraft in military service as the L-4C Grasshopper in 1942.

This is a serial number and another of the hub. These are close-ups of broken tip and the lesser damaged tip.

The condition is generally fair to good, with significant damage to the tips as shown and apparent in the images.

Please note: this propeller is sold "AS-IS" and there is no warranty or guarantee of suitability for actual use. It is being sold for collecting and display purposes ONLY.