Antique 14k Gold & Dark Hardwood Masonic Mark Master Fob - Wm Church Meriden CT For Sale

Rare Custom Masonic \"Mark\" Token Fob – Keystone Chapter No. 27

This is a high-quality, custom-commissioned Masonic \"Mark\" token fob belonging to a member ofKeystone Chapter No. 27inMeriden, Connecticut. This piece has been in my family’s possession for over 60 years, purchased by my mother at a New England antique shop in the mid-1960s.

✨Materials & Technical Specifications

• Gold Content:The faceplates have beenprofessionally scanned and confirmed as 14k Gold.
• Body:A substantial, denseDark Hardwood(unverified, but consistent with Ebony, Rosewood, or Acacia used in premium fraternal jewelry).
• Total Weight:4.9 grams (combined wood and gold).

🔍Engraving & Symbolism

• Masonic Identity:The face is encircled by the traditional Mark Master mnemonicHTWSSTKS.

📜Historical Context & Provenance

While we are selling this based on its confirmed physical attributes and engraving, our research suggests a strong candidate for original ownership:William Bowen Church (1886–1964)of Meriden, CT.

• Mr. Church was a prominent local resident who married into the Curtis family (International Silver Co.).
• His death inMarch 1964aligns perfectly with the timeframe in which my family discovered this piece in a New England antique shop, as his estate would have been liquidated shortly thereafter.
• Note: While the timeline and location are compelling, the link to William Bowen Church is an informed suspicion based on genealogy and has not been definitively verified by Grand Lodge archives.

📦Condition & Shipping

The piece is in excellent antique condition with a beautiful deep patina on the wood and crisp, legible engraving. It will be shipped viaUSPS Ground Advantage (Insured)to ensure safe delivery.