- A VINTAGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CEREMONIAL
A VINTAGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CEREMONIAL DRESS SWORD A vintage Knights of Pythias ceremonial dress sword, M.C. Lilley and Co., a knight's bust pommel with lion finial, wire wrapped leather mounted wood grip, a guard cast with Pythian motto initials 'FCB' (Friendship. Charity and Benevolence), overall 38.5"l
- PAIR OF PAINT DECORATED COLUMNS. An
PAIR OF PAINT DECORATED COLUMNS. An antique pair of turned wood columns from a Knights of Pythias Temple with original polychrome decoration. 90”H x 12” x 12”.
- 7 SECRET SOCIETY RELATED ITEMS, INCL.
7 SECRET SOCIETY RELATED ITEMS, INCL. ODD FELLOWS1st item: IOOF Odd Fellows FLT ritual medallion/medal on braided cord necklace 16 1/2" L, folded. 20th century. 2nd item: 19th Century IOOF Odd Fellows red and blue velvet collar with applied officers chain regalia comprised of various links with Odd Fellows symbols, terminating in a bronze and enameled medallion. 19 1/2" L, folded. 3rd item: IOOF Odd Fellow FLT ritual medallion/medal with attached Odd Fellows Fob with open book and lyre. 5 1/2" L. 4th item: Carved and painted wooden Odd Fellows axe, black and gilt painted with the three-link Odd Fellows symbol to one side of axe head. 28 1/4" L x 13" D. 19th century. 5th item: Painted Odd Fellows wooden ceremonial sceptre, turned wood with gilt and black paint. 18 1/2" L. 20th century. 6th item: O.F.D.I. (Order of Sons of Italy) lion medallion reading "Seg. Di Fin.". Framed but easily removed from frame. 4 1/2" H x 2 5/8" W. 7th item: Framed 1874 Knights of Pythias Fraternal Knight medallion. Medallion measures approximately 3 1/4" H. Frame measures: 5 3/4" square. Provenance: Loudon County, TN collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Very good. 2nd item: Losses/wear to velvet. Some slight tarnish to medal links. 3rd item: Detached from silver cord. Medallion very good condition. 4th item: Wear/losses to paint. chipping/losses to end of handle and blade tip on axe. 5th item: Slight losses to paint. 6th item: Some tarnishing to metal, overall very good. 7th item: Overall very good.
- GETTYSBURG ADDRESS BRONZE PLAQUEGettysburg
GETTYSBURG ADDRESS BRONZE PLAQUEGettysburg Address Bronze Plaque. Mid-twentieth century. Imposing and heavy bronze plaque on oak frame with the opening lines of the Gettysburg Address and a small bust of Abraham Lincoln in the flowery border, –Presented by Puritan Lodge No. 117, Knights of Pythias.” 28 x 21”. Some wear to wood finish. Very good.
- 2 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS POCKET WATCH FOBSMeasures
2 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS POCKET WATCH FOBSMeasures 14.5" tall. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
Condition:
Measures 14.5" tall. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
- 3 POCKET WATCHES KNIGHTS PYTHIAS WALTHUM
3 POCKET WATCHES KNIGHTS PYTHIAS WALTHUM ELGINMeasures 2.5" tall, 2" wide. Elgin 16sz open face Knights of Pythias pocket watch Glass is missing and case is heavily worn. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
Condition:
Measures 2.5" tall, 2" wide. Elgin 16sz open face Knights of Pythias pocket watch Glass is missing and case is heavily worn. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
- CA. 1896 HORACE S. POLEY LAKOTA OR UTE
CA. 1896 HORACE S. POLEY LAKOTA OR UTE PHOTOGRAPHThis is a fantastic photograph circa 1896 by Horace S. Poley showing a large grouping of Southern Plains or Plains Native American Indians including an Indian Police member. Horace Swartley Poley was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania in 1864 and moved to Colorado in the 1880’s, being a resident of Colorado Springs for sixty-two years. Poley started a commercial photography studio in 1892 and remained active in photography until 1935. H.S. Poley was asked to photograph archaeological expeditions in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and southwest Colorado. In addition, Poley delivered lectures that featured his images in magic lantern shows, and was a member of the Colorado Springs Pioneer Society, the Knights of Pythias, and the National Archaeology Society. This image shows a total of nineteen Indians, possibly from the Ute tribe or Lakota Sioux tribe in a range of regalia including featured and beaded headdress, several hair-pipe bone breast plates, hair-pipe bone choke collars, beaded belts, what appears to be an Otter Mirror Sash which are documented as being from the Lakota Ihoka Badger Society amongst cowboy hats. The images show each male bearing a badge or metal as well as an Indian bearing an Indian Police badge. Truly a fantastic photograph with immense detail. The image is marked in the negative as shown in the bottom left corner which can be made out, “1896 H. S. Poley”. Horace S. Poley photographs are highly collectible with a grouping of smaller examples selling for $5,676.25 (shown w/ bp) at Heritage Auctions in 2011. Provenance: From the Jim Aplan Piedmont, South Dakota collection. Measures8 7/8” by 7.25”. The card shows some loss to the outside edge, particularly the bottom as well as some cracking, some markings in the field, speck dots or pin dots on each person’s eyes. The back is handwriting in graphite pencil but what it says can not be deciphered. In 1937, the Denver Public Library acquired the Horace Swartley Poley collection. According to Randel Metz, "Horace Swartley Poley created a major collection of photographic images of Native Americans in the southwestern United States. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania in 1864, Poley moved to Colorado in the 1880s and was a resident of Colorado Springs for 62 years. Poley started a commercial photo studio in 1892 and remained an active photographer until 1935. In addition to his photographic work, Poley served as head of the U.S. Postal registry department in Colorado Springs. During summer vacations, Poley served as photographer with archaeological expeditions in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and southwest Colorado. He recorded landscapes, cityscapes, and events in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. Poley was noted for his travelogue lectures employing his images in 'magic lantern' shows." (Randel Metz's article about acclaimed Western photographer Horace Poley - Denver Public Library blog, June 9, 2015) The Iho’ka or Badger Society was one of the Aki’cita eligible societies. Aki’cita (or Akicita) has been often translated as “soldier” or “warrior” but its more accurate implied meaning is more appropriately as “guard” or “police”. These Aki’cita Societies would act as “guards” and watch over the tribe when the tribe moved from one place to another and keep watch for enemy activity when a camp was chosen. Aki’cita also acted as “civil police” to preserve order in the camp and had the right to punish offenders of tribal codes or conduct. Warriors chosen to serve as Aki’cita also had the responsibility to maintain strict control during a Buffalo hunt. The Iho’ka (Ihoka) Badger Society were considered amongst the most extreme warriors of the Aki’cita. They were said to have been started by a man who dreamed of a badger. They often took great risks against seemingly insurmountable odds, emulating the great tenacity found in the behavior of a badger, who would not think twice about going nose to nose with a bear ten times its own size and winning the fight. Among the notable insignia of this society are the society’s crooked lances wrapped in wolf skin, quirts with one serrated edge and otter fur wrist loops along with otter skin yokes which were later adorned with trade mirrors to blind their enemies.
- PETTIBONE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORDAntique
PETTIBONE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORDAntique Pythias sword by Pettibone -- circa 1890s. Measures 39" overall. Solid condition, with some oxidation on scabbard and blade (all cleanable) and loose binding around the grip.
- WALKING STICK, GOLD PLATED HANDLEAntique
WALKING STICK, GOLD PLATED HANDLEAntique gold handled walking stick, dated 1890, presented to Fred A. Crittenden, member of the Knights of Pythias. Measures 35-1/2" long. Good condition, couple of minor bumps. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CEREMONIAL SWORD
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CEREMONIAL SWORD & SCABBARD1865-1881 Secret society fraternal Knights of Pythias ceremonial dress sword and scabbard. Ornate scabbard has a man between pillars, pulling them down (similar to Samson destroying his enemy's temple). The scabbard and guard have the initials "FCB", which stand for the Pythian fraternal organization motto ("Friendship, Charity, Benevolence"). The guard also has a crest with the initials UR, which was given to members of the Uniformed Rank. Sword is marked "M.C. Lilley Co. Columbus Ohio" to one side and a knights helmet on the other side. Name on sword is "Alex. Gordon". Approx. 37 1/4" overall length, 29 7/8" blade. Guard is slightly loose. Please see our other lots for more Freemason and Masonic swords. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- CIVIL WAR MASONIC KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
CIVIL WAR MASONIC KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS KEPI CAP Late 19th c., Indian Wars Period, Massachusetts, 11th regiment, Wm. H. Horstmann Company, Philadelphia, buttons marked "K of P Unifrom Rank", 2.75"h x 9.5"l x 6.5"w
- 19TH C. HARTLEY & GRAHAM NY FRATERNAL
19TH C. HARTLEY & GRAHAM NY FRATERNAL SWORD American & German, late 19th century. American fraternal sword (possibly Knights of Pythias) with blade by W. Clauberg, Solingin, having a cast brass and reeded bone hilt with knight helmet top, accompanied by black painted metal scabbard.