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MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SWORD M.C. Lilley & Co. Allegheny Commandery No. 35 COLUMBUS, OHIO Knight’s Head Pommel Sword
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MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SWORD M.C. Lilley & Co. Allegheny Commandery No. 35
COLUMBUS, OHIO Knight’s Head Pommel Sword
Here we present an antique The M.C. Lilley & Co. Masonic Knights Templar Fraternal Order Sword, personalized for James B. Tate of the Allegheny, Pennsylvania, made circa the 19-teens by The M.C. Lilley Company of Columbus, Ohio. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from December 1, 1915 shows James B. Tate as being initiated into the commandery along with 26 others on November 30 of that year.
Every knight needs a sword, with less ancient fraternal orders being no exception. The sword played, and still plays, an important role as a symbol of the power to destroy, as well as the power to protect, and dispense justice. They were a key part of dress and served as status symbols within the society. Most are quite decorative, if not utterly ornate.
Items produced by the Company can be roughly dated by the changes in the Company’s name. From 1865 to 1881 the name was the “M. C. Lilley & Co.”. In 1882 after the death Of Mr. Lilley the name changed to “The M. C. Lilley & Co.” and remained such until 1925 when it was shortened to “The Lilley Co.”. The Company was merged with the Henderson-Ames Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1931 and the name was changed to “The Lilley-Ames Company” until 1951 when it was sold to C. E. Ward. It operated under the name of “Lilley Ames Co.” until 1953. It went out of business in 1965.
This sword features a knight’s head on the pommel, archetypal of the swords employed by the Knights Templar and Knights of Pythias. Christian symbolism abounds on most examples. Decorative scroll and other Masonic themes are often found on these types of swords. The ivory grip bears the initials of the owner.
The overall condition is fine.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Blade is 27-1/2 inches.
Overall length is 34-1/2 inches.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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