cuff links
Report a Mistake- Date Made 1859-1926
- Event --
- Affiliation Masonic, English Canadian
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer --
- Object Number 993.55.3.1-2
- Place of Origin Continent - North America, Country - Canada, Province / Territory - SaskatchewanContinent - North America, Country - Canada, Province / Territory - Ontario
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - Canada, Province / Territory - Ontario, Municipality - KeeneContinent - North America, Country - Canada, Province / Territory - Saskatchewan, Municipality - Regina
- Category Personal artifacts
- Sub-category Adornment
- Department History
- Museum CMH
- Earliest 1859/01/01
- Latest 1926/12/31
- Inscription (on front/devant) G
- Materials Copper, Gold, Brass
- Person / Institution Associated party, Shaw, John Milton
- Measurements Length 2.0 cm, Width 1.0 cm, Depth 1.0 cm
- Related activity Ceremony
- Caption Comments on these cuff links from the Shaw family
- Additional Information A pair of men's cufflinks, each made up of one rectangular and one oval-shaped plate, which are most likely gold-plated copper or an alloy resembling same. There is one on each end, joined by a curved brass arm. One of the oval piece's arms is hinged; on the rectangular piece it is soldered. The oval piece is plain; the rectangular piece has an engraved compass, square, and the letter G. Five faceted gems are set along the square and on the pivot of a compass. Some are red (probably garnet), others are whitish and clear (probably glass, diamond, zircon, or other). These pieces were worn by John Milton Shaw (1859-1926) as part of his Masonic Costume. Born in Port Dover, Canada West (C.W.), Shaw began his practice as a physician in Keene, Ontario. He and his family moved to Regina, Saskatchewan in 1905. These articles were likely worn during Masonic activities, and possibly at other times, as well.