library - Michigan Masonic Museum and Library in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Here is an interesting vintage jewel we think is from Israel since it was in a box with other items from Israel and has "MAK-BENAH" engraved on the front, a very close variation to "Makbenah", the Hebrew name for a descendant of Caleb in the Bible. A very helpful comment from when we originally posted this photo a couple of years ago tells us it also "happens to be a variation of the substitute word in the early masonic catechisms of the 1720's-30's, and closely related to the one used by the Moderns." (thanks, Bro. Gardiner!)

Another vintage masonic letter opener. Date of manufacture unknown.

Vintage souvenir masonic letter opener from Jerusalem, Israel. Date of manufacture unknown.

Early 20th century ashtray previously owned by Scottish brother, Jimmy Watret near the time he immigrated to Michigan around the 1920s. This ashtray is significant because it still has the original glass insert, a piece that is usually broken or lost.

Vintage OES ashtray. Date of manufacture unknown.

Vintage decorative dish from 1964 showing the lambskin and the hats of the Scottish Rite, York Rite, and Shrine.

Folkart needlepoint of Blue Lodge and Scottish Rite emblems. Date of creation unknown.

Nice RAM/Masonic folkart piece made by Bro. Everett A. Murray from Doric #342 in Grand Rapids back in 1928.

Scottish Rite letter opener cast in 1989.

Masonic compact. Original owner and date of manufacture unknown.

Match book case showcasing the "New" Detroit Masonic Temple (the largest Masonic temple on the world). The actual date of manufacture is unknown though we suspect it was done at some time around the dedication of the building on November 25, 1926.

Saladin Shrine match safe commemorating 1907 Shrine Imperial Council meeting held in California.

Order of the Eastern Star souvenir bell in the shape of the Liberty Bell. Date of manufacture and previous owner unknown.

Vintage square and compasses lighter. Date of manufacture and previous owner unknown.