1912 Pythian Sisters Knights Corporate Seal Stamp

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's an old cast iron corporate seal embosser stamp related to the Knights of Pythias (K of P) auxiliary group the Sisters of Pythias (Pythian Sisters), Muir Temple No. 123 of Sausalito, California. The seal die stamps with the following: "Muir - Temple - No. 123, P.S., Sausalito, Calif., Inst. Dec . 2, 1912, CREO, PLEF". The letters "PLEF" stand for Purity, Love, Equality and Fidelity. I stamped this into a tin foil piece and the embossing is nice and clear (not like my lousy photo may show). The base is made with cast iron and the top handle appears to be a hard steel metal. It's painted black with gold trim/edge accents and a raised star on both sides that's painted red. I don't see a makers mark in this or the stamp dies. This is a well made and strong and sturdy seal (heavy too!). This stamp is in wonderful condition with NO rust. All the mechanics work well. As you can see, t's scattered paint chips/loss and the gold is rubbed in spots. The paint is NOT flaking off. NO metal cracks. This seal has been kept well over the years and will display well. The Knights of Pythias's women's auxiliary was the Pythian Sisters. It was proposed as an auxiliary in 1877 and was not recognized as an official Pythian organization until 1904. The Pythian Sister's ritual and organization was an exception to the model followed by the Masonic Eastern Star and Odd Fellows Rebekahs. Unlike its rival organizations, the Pythian Sisters ritual included features more common to those followed by male fraternal organizations, detachment, testing, but without incorporation into a new and higher social category. The Pythian Sisters retained greater autonomy in governing their Temples and Order than either the Eastern Star or Rebekahs; Pythian Sisters Temples had no male officers - men could not hold office, offer resolutions, or vote. Under the leadership of suffragist Ida Jayne-Weaver, first Supreme Chief and influential Pythian Sister for over 30-years, the Pythian Sisters joined the National Council of Women, a federation of women's organizations instituted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to broaden support for suffrage. INSURANCE: Insurance will be offered based on final sales price. EVERYTHING I SHIP within the USA goes with Delivery Confirmation and a Tracking Number (your signature is NOT required). ALL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: NO PAYPAL! I DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL! I accept Personal and Business Checks, Money Orders, and Cashiers Checks. I DO NOT TAKE PAYPAL AND AFTER 9 PLUS YEARS OF SELLING ON EBAY... I'VE NEVER ONCE TAKEN PAYPAL AND NEVER WILL! Have a question? Send me a message ("Ask seller a question"). I ACCEPT PERSONAL AND BUSINESS CHECKSAS WELL AS MONEY ORDERS AND CASHIERS CHECKS. NO BANK TRANSFERS. NO CREDIT CARDS (I'm not a merchant). Personal checks may be held for clearance at my option (this rarely happens).Money Orders and Cashiers Checks are never held. CANADIAN BIDDERS NOTE: NO PayPal! Most of my Canadian customers send me an International Money Order in US Dollars that you get at your local Postal Service office. They are pink in color. If you send a personal check, it must be in U.S. Dollars and be drawn on a U.S. Bank with a U.S. bank address and routing numbers printed on it. No bank transfers. I ship ALL items to Canada via USPS Priority Mail International only (NO First Class). YOU are responsible for all Customs Charges, Duties, and Taxes on your purchases. I will not mark "Gift" on your customs form. I SHIP ALL MY ITEMS ONCE A WEEK EVERY FRIDAY (I live in a remote mountain area and only get to town twice a week). I pick up my mail each TUESDAY and ship items each FRIDAY . I will not be held responsible for damage or loss or non- receipt of uninsured items. Insurance is optional at buyers cost but is highly recommended. If you believe me to be in error in describing something, or I have not included something you believe should have been, please feel free to contact me. I graciously accept your comments. <... read more

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