Masonic Deer Antler/Clock Earrings

by Marc
(Pennsylvania)

The items in the attached photos belonged to my grandfather and great grandfather.

I assume that the one pendant is Masonic and there is also a 14k gold Shrine pin.

What I have absolutely no idea about are the two fobs and one pin with the antlered deer head with jeweled eyes and a clock face showing 11:00.

Can you shed some light on these objects?


Simon:

Marc, the square and compasses pendant typifies the wearer as a Freemason. The shrine pin is worn by a member of the Masonic Shrine Temple who is called a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, or a "Shriner".

I attempted to enlarge the Masonic deer antler earrings so everyone could see more of their details.

They are quite unique. I have never seen anything like them.

I was most struck, however, by the overall shape of the earrings as perhaps being an artistic rendition of a pair of Masonic blue slippers with the deer's antlers representing the thongs of the slipper/sandal.

The top of each earring begins with a Masonic blue background behind the clock. The clock says 11:00.

My assumption (and it is only an assumption) might be that "day" (life) goes by quickly. At 11:00 p.m., the day is nearly over.

As to the antlered deer, I cannot say. Perhaps the artist/jeweler was trying to personify that time, like a deer, moves swiftly and we must walk in the paths of righteousness before our life ends.

These earrings are quite special. Thanks for sharing them with us, Marc.

Would anyone else care to add your thoughts about these Masonic Deer Antler/Clock Earrings photos?