Masonic Canes
Of all the societies and brotherhoods that bestow their individual emblems and insignias upon accessories, there is non globally larger than Freemasonry. There have been many canes designed throughout history for this worldwide fraternity – and sorority.
From rings to cufflinks, pendants to key rings and so much more, the freemason is proud to display h{is|er} emblems. Naturally, in some countries the bling is more pronounced than others. What some would consider tasteful would be thought of as ostentatious to the more reserved character. That doesn’t concern us. Neither do pro or anti points of view about any global organisation. We concern ourselves with any society inasmuch as their influence has touched upon the art of cane design.
The simplest model, like this one, is available from many suppliers in red or blue.
From here to a masterpiece of geometrical design is a big step – and what a tour de force of intricacy this is! Usually seen as a pendant or pocket watch fob in days gone by, here is the Masonic ball in full crafted splendour.
This is the ‘Golden Globe and Cross Cane’ and a full explanation of these intricate symbolic designs can be found on the Phoenixmasonry Masonic Museum web site
In total contrast to this, Artisans of The Valley hand craft Mason’s staffs from wood.
Slightly more sophisticated is the ‘Masonic Coin with Stone’ walking stick badge that you can embed into any cane you might happen to have in your personal collection. This is made by Irish Gifts walking stick accessories.
Masonic canes are also available in carved bone enclosing a glass tube with cork stopper, by Stone Jewellery.
From bone back to wood again, in another style, there is a model in ash. It is well endowed with Masonic allegory. Freemasonstore.com recommends a 3-4 week delay to allow for the hand carving. Naturally, no two models are identical.
There are many Masonic swords, but is there a Masonic sword cane? Do let us know if you have one. SwordsDirect.com boasts a large selection of Masonic swords and daggers.
Other variations of the carving spectrum, in wood, are Masonic carved Folk Art cane at Anonymous Works.
and the padauk Hardwood model from Twin City Masonic Supply.
Do you have any models to share with us? Be sure to write and let us know.
