The origins of the Masonic or Freemason movement are unclear, but it is generally believed to have evolved from medieval stonemason guilds in Europe. These guilds were responsible for building many of the great cathedrals and castles of the Middle Ages and had secret rituals and symbols.

In the early 1700s, these guilds began to admit non-stonemasons, and the first Grand Lodge of England was formed in 1717. Freemasonry quickly spread throughout Europe and the United States, with lodges being established in many major cities.

Freemasonry was heavily involved in the American Revolution, with many of the founding fathers, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, being Freemasons. Freemasonry also played a role in the French Revolution, and many of the leaders of the revolution were Freemasons.

In the 19th century, Freemasonry continued to grow and expand, with lodges being established in many countries around the world. Freemasonry also played more...

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Pair of Masonic brass trivets, 19th century, each in the form…

19th Century Masonic Brass Trivets: Set Square & Compass

Pair of Masonic brass trivets, 19th century, each in the form of a set square and compass with internal 'G', 24.5 cm length (2)

New Zealand sterling silver mounted Masonic presentation wooden…

Masonic Presentation Baton with Sterling Silver Mounts

New Zealand sterling silver mounted Masonic presentation wooden baton cylindrical with 3 sterling silver bands, top band engraved Victory no 14 (Nelson), middle band, presented by brother Coltman and lower band I.O.O.F. 41 cm length, by probably Louis…

19th century Bavarian oak hunting Lodge coffer the front with…

Bavarian Oak Hunting Lodge Coffer with Game Birds Panels

19th century Bavarian oak hunting Lodge coffer the front with two relief carved panels of game birds, 123 x 52 x 76 cm

Society/Lodge Certificates: comprising 1915 for Melbourne…

Framed Society/Lodge Certificates, Melbourne, 1915-1947

Society/Lodge Certificates: comprising 1915 for Melbourne Benevolent Asylum, Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria (undated), 1936 for Centenary of Methodism in Victoria all framed & glazed; also unframed 1927 for Independent Order of Rechabites, 1947…

Society/Lodge Certificates: attractively illustrated trio of…

Framed Society/Lodge Certificates: Trio of Illustrated Awards

Society/Lodge Certificates: attractively illustrated trio of certificates comprising 1909 for Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria lithographed by H.W. Mills & Co (Melbourne), 1927 for Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria printed by Arnall & Jackson…

'Star of The South Rebekah Lodge. Independent Order Of…

Antique Oddfellows Honour Board, Star of The South

'Star of The South Rebekah Lodge. Independent Order Of Oddfellows' antique Australian honour board, circa 1900 128 cm high, 86 cm wide (extends to 165 cm), 14 cm deep

Antique Masonic floor lamp, carved cedar in the form of a Doric…

Masonic Cedar Lamp with Glass Shade, 19th Century

Antique Masonic floor lamp, carved cedar in the form of a Doric column with glass shade, 19th century 150 cm high overall

Antique Masonic floor lamp, carved cedar in the form of a Ionic…

Masonic Cedar Floor Lamp with Glass Shade

Antique Masonic floor lamp, carved cedar in the form of a Ionic column with glass shade, 19th century 150 cm high overall

Antique Masonic floor lamp, carved cedar in the form of a…

Masonic Cedar Column Floor Lamp with Glass Shade (9 words)

Antique Masonic floor lamp, carved cedar in the form of a Corinthian column with glass shade, 19th century 150 cm high overall

Good hand constructed 'Loch Torridon' ship model in wood framed…

Handcrafted 'Loch Torridon' Ship Model in Glass Case

Good hand constructed 'Loch Torridon' ship model in wood framed glass case, with brass title plaque signed by maker Frank H. Mason, height 37 cm, width 45 cm, case.

A Masonic sword and sheaths from a C E Ward new London Ohio,…

CE Ward Masonic Sword and Sheaths (94 cm)

A Masonic sword and sheaths from a C E Ward new London Ohio, length 94 cm

A Horstmann ceremonial Masonic sword, length 82 cm

Horstmann Masonic Sword - 82 cm Length

A Horstmann ceremonial Masonic sword, length 82 cm

An Ames & Co Masonic sword, with sheath, length 95 cm

Ames & Co Masonic Sword with Sheath (95cm)

An Ames & Co Masonic sword, with sheath, length 95 cm

A Masonic York Rite Knights Templar sword, M.C. Lilley & Co.…

Masonic Knights Templar Sword by M.C. Lilley & Co

A Masonic York Rite Knights Templar sword, M.C. Lilley & Co. Ohio. 1890 - 1920, length 90 cm

An E. A. Armstrong Masonic Knights Templar sword, length 92 cm

E.A. Armstrong Masonic Knights Templar Sword (92cm)

An E. A. Armstrong Masonic Knights Templar sword, length 92 cm

Horstmann ceremonial Masonic sword, Harold Roberts inscribed on…

Horstmann Masonic Sword with Harold Roberts Inscription

Horstmann ceremonial Masonic sword, Harold Roberts inscribed on the blade, c. 1900s, length 96 cm

Schodde, Richard & Mason, Ian, Nocturnal Birds of Australia…

Limited Edition Nocturnal Birds of Australia Folio

Schodde, Richard & Mason, Ian, Nocturnal Birds of Australia illustrated by Jeremy Boot, [Lansdowne, Melbourne, 1980], No 528 of a Limited Edition of 750. Signed by authors and artist. Elephant Folio. Full leather with gilt titling to spine.

A Freemason's case and contents, the contents including a bible…

Freemason's Case with Bible and Documents

A Freemason's case and contents, the contents including a bible and various documents, length 18.5 cm, width 42.5 cm, depth 5 cm

Late 19th century - early 20th century Masonic rummer the bowl…

Masonic Rummer with Engraved Symbols and Monogram

Late 19th century - early 20th century Masonic rummer the bowl finely engraved with traditional symbols, and shield with monogram and P.N.O.F to one side O.F.G.A to the other and no 2 7820 to the top, 14.5 cm height

A collection of newspapers and paper ephemera, including a…

Papers and Ephemera Collection from Perth and Sydney

A collection of newspapers and paper ephemera, including a collection of notebooks from the Lambert family, gold and silver smiths of Perth, Western Australia, significant date copies of the Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian and the daily Telegraph,…

An Australian cedar pedestal with Masonic decoration, circa…

1850 Australian Cedar Masonic Pedestal: 77cm x 90cm x 62cm

An Australian cedar pedestal with Masonic decoration, circa 1850, 77 cm high, 90 cm wide, 62 cm deep

Two Masonic Queen Alexandra Lodge medallions, gilt on sterling…

Masonic Queen Alexandra Lodge Medallions

Two Masonic Queen Alexandra Lodge medallions, gilt on sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910 and 1925, both set with central oval portrait of Queen Alexandra within decorative borders of enamel and text, set below ribbons and top bars with inscribed…

Two gilt on sterling silver Masonic medallions, decorated with…

Gilt Masonic Medallions with Enamel Decoration and Case

Two gilt on sterling silver Masonic medallions, decorated with enamel and set below ribbons with crests and top bars, made by Spencer and Co. London, with original case (2)

A pair of Masonic globes mounted on columns, late 19th century,…

Masonic globes on columns, 19th century

A pair of Masonic globes mounted on columns, late 19th century, each globe modelled in papier mache (significant losses), raised on a turned column with a brass Corinthian and Doric capital, above a square stepped base, 39 cm high.

Carved & polished wood mason's gavel (height 16 cm approx).

Polished Wood Mason's Gavel - 16cm Height

Carved & polished wood mason's gavel (height 16 cm approx).

A creamware tankard and tea Cannister, circa 1790-1800, the…

Creamware Tankard and Tea Cannister with Masonic and Courting Scenes

A creamware tankard and tea Cannister, circa 1790-1800, the tankard decorated with an unusual masonic scene and bearing the signature of John Aynsley of Lane end. The tea cannister decorated with a courting scene to one side and family scene to the other,…

Masonic turned and carved olivewood gavel, length 23 cm

Olivewood Masonic Gavel - 23cm

Masonic turned and carved olivewood gavel, length 23 cm

Ancient Order Of Foresters Past District Chief Rangers, West…

AOOF District Chief Rangers Honour Roll (1901)

Ancient Order Of Foresters Past District Chief Rangers, West Australian District, Unity, Benevolence & Concord, carved honour roll, circa 1901, 162 x 97 cm

A rare Masonic silver vinaigrette with the 'All Seeing Eye'. By…

Nathaniel Mills' Masonic Silver Vinaigrette with All-Seeing Eye

A rare Masonic silver vinaigrette with the 'All Seeing Eye'. By Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1830.

Grand Lodge Centenary presentation 'Wilkinson' sword (1984) in…

Centenary Wilkinson Sword in Presentation Box (1984)

Grand Lodge Centenary presentation 'Wilkinson' sword (1984) in original presentation box

'Past Grand's of loyal Harmony Lodge' honour board, late 19th…

Loyal Harmony Lodge Grand Honours Board

'Past Grand's of loyal Harmony Lodge' honour board, late 19th early 20th century, 81 x 69 cm

After Li Keran (1907-1989), Buffaloes and Boy', block water…

"Buffaloes and Boy" Print by Li Keran

After Li Keran (1907-1989), Buffaloes and Boy', block water printing technique.??? x???mm.

Masonic mirror, gilt framed decorated with full columns and…

Gilt-framed Masonic mirror with emblem and columns

Masonic mirror, gilt framed decorated with full columns and Masonic emblem, 56 cm wide, 66 cm high

English oak Masonic corner cupboard with Masonic emblem inlaid…

Masonic Oak Corner Cupboard with Emblem Inlay

English oak Masonic corner cupboard with Masonic emblem inlaid in door

A Deluxe master Mason apron with case & letter & certificates,…

1953 Deluxe Master Mason Apron Set

A Deluxe master Mason apron with case & letter & certificates, 1953

Freemason print woodblocks showing sections of a Freemasons…

Freemason Altar and Foyer Woodblock Prints

Freemason print woodblocks showing sections of a Freemasons altar or foyer with several symbols and Freemason related plaques and 'Secrets'.

Three gold stickpins, goldfields, Masonic and New Zealand, 19th…

19th Century Gold Stickpins: Masonic, New Zealand, Goldfields

Three gold stickpins, goldfields, Masonic and New Zealand, 19th century, the longest 8 cm, 5.6 grams total

'Official Record Containing introduction, history of exhibition,…

Official Exhibition Record 1882

'Official Record Containing introduction, history of exhibition, description of exhibition and exhibits. Official awards of commissioners and Catalogue of Exhibits. Published by the Authority of the Commissioners' by Mason, Firth & M'Cutcheon, 1882

Victorian tortoiseshell Masonic music box with small silver…

Masonic Music Box with Victorian Tortoiseshell and Silver Plaque

Victorian tortoiseshell Masonic music box with small silver plaque to the lid, the base carved with numerous Masonic insignia, the brass movement stamped, G & F

19th century mason's stone chisel with timber shaft

Mason's Timber Chisel from 19th Century

19th century mason's stone chisel with timber shaft

Antique Royal Masonic mirror, 76 cm high, 57 cm wide

Royal Masonic Mirror - Antique

Antique Royal Masonic mirror, 76 cm high, 57 cm wide

Wooden whip handle with carved emu kangaroo Natives & Masonic…

Carved Wooden Whip Handle with Emblems

Wooden whip handle with carved emu kangaroo Natives & Masonic Emblems

A German late 19th century Masonic toasting glass, of hexagonal…

19th Century Masonic Hexagonal Toasting Glass

A German late 19th century Masonic toasting glass, of hexagonal shape engraved and cut with Masonic motifs and inscription. Height 14 cm

Three silver Lockets, each centring a freemason symbol.

Freemason Symbol Lockets

Three silver Lockets, each centring a freemason symbol.

Swiss Masonic pocket watch, crown wound and set, triangular…

Swiss Masonic Pocket Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial

Swiss Masonic pocket watch, crown wound and set, triangular mother of pearl dial with Masonic numerals, fully jewelled Swiss movement, hallmarked triangular silver case decorated with Masonic motifs, hallmarked USA patent 66542 English patent 713821,…

Early Masonic beaker with enamel decoration of symbols of…

Enamel Masonic Beaker with Symbolic Decorations

Early Masonic beaker with enamel decoration of symbols of Masonry

Two cases of Masonic ware

Masonic Pottery: Two Unique Examples

Two cases of Masonic ware

A superb large book 'The Secret Teachings of All Ages' by Manly…

Encyclopaedic Masonic Philosophy Book with Coloured Plates

A superb large book 'The Secret Teachings of All Ages' by Manly P Hall, an Encyclopaedic outline of masonic hermetic, qabbalistic and rosicrucian philosophy, coloured plates. In original slip case

Pair of antique firing/toasting glasses with Masonic emblem

Antique Masonic Firing Glasses

Pair of antique firing/toasting glasses with Masonic emblem

19th century English pink lustre jug. 'Swiftly See Each Moment…

English Pink Lustre Masonic Jug

19th century English pink lustre jug. 'Swiftly See Each Moment Flies...' with Masonic symbols. Spout restored & discoloration. Height 17 cm

Four various early Mason plates. All with oriental influenced…

Early Oriental-Influenced Mason Plates (1850s)

Four various early Mason plates. All with oriental influenced decoration. One unmarked. C.1850s. Diameter 21 cm. (average)

Mason style jugs, approx 29 cm high and shorter (4)

Set of 4 Mason Style Jugs, 29cm and Shorter

Mason style jugs, approx 29 cm high and shorter (4)

Chinese carved wood sage figure along with a pair of buffalos…

Carved Sage and Buffalos Trio

Chinese carved wood sage figure along with a pair of buffalos (3)

Two various World War I Acclamation certificates. Awarded to…

WWI Acclamation Certificates for Thomas L. Durbin

Two various World War I Acclamation certificates. Awarded to Thomas L. Durbin by Municipality of Alexandria dated 28th Sept. 1918; and United ancient Order of Druids, grand Lodge of NSW. 50 x 38 cm (each)

Ansonia Masonic clock in brass and silvered metal, representing…

Ansonia Masonic Clock: Brass and Silvered Metal, Pat. 1878

Ansonia Masonic clock in brass and silvered metal, representing the masons tools, Pat. April 23rd 1878, height 8 cm

Clifton Pugh collector's plate 'The Dingoes', sterling silver…

Clifton Pugh & United Grand Lodge Sterling Silver Plates

Clifton Pugh collector's plate 'The Dingoes', sterling silver limited edition 56/1000 with certificate, 20 cm, 195 grams; 'United Grand Lodge of Victoria', sterling silver plate, limited edition of 569 only available to members (with certificate). 20 cm,…

Masonic item in leather case

Leather Case Masonic Collectible

Masonic item in leather case

Birds: 'Nocturnal Birds of Australia' by Schodde, Mason & Boot…

Limited Edition Nocturnal Birds & Bird Painting Studies

Birds: 'Nocturnal Birds of Australia' by Schodde, Mason & Boot (all signed) [Melb., 1980], No.358/750 with limited edition print, brown leather; plus 'Studies & Sketches of a Bird Painter', by Raymond Ching [Melb., 1981], in slip-case. (2 items)

A silver pill-box with Masonic emblems

Masonic Silver Pill-Box

A silver pill-box with Masonic emblems

A silver pill-box, the hinged cover with a Masonic symbol

Masonic Symbol Silver Pill-Box

A silver pill-box, the hinged cover with a Masonic symbol

Two various early glass Masonic items. Glass, and footed bowl.…

Etched Glass Masonic Bowl and Footed Glass

Two various early glass Masonic items. Glass, and footed bowl. Etched masonic devices. Height 12 cm. (bowl)

Antique print of Hobart, View of Hobarton From Beaulieu Lodge

Hobart from Beaulieu Lodge

Antique print of Hobart, View of Hobarton From Beaulieu Lodge

The History of Freemasonry in three volumes by Robert Freke…

Gould's Freemasonry: Seddon Estate's Historic Donation

The History of Freemasonry in three volumes by Robert Freke Gould. Gilt and red leather bindings. Donated to R.J. Seddon in the 1900s. Provenance: Seddon Estate.