Help please with these marks on a custom piece

Hello all. First let me thank those of you who commented on my barber chair. I appreciate it very much. The attached pictures are of a custom pin presented to my grandmother in Glasgow. I can not come up with the marks. Also...is this a collectable item? Hope to sell.

 

First of all, it says 14ct, which stands for 14 carat gold, a gold fineness of .585.
There is a lot of symbolism in this beautiful piece, the names, abbreviations, symbols, and 'in hoc signo vinces', was your grandmother a Masonic (Knights Templar) high priestess?

 

By the arrow do you mean the three marks underneath W.H.P.?

 

This badge is of a chapter of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalum. It was and may still be considered an arm, allied orders, of freemasonry. It was 1st organized in 1884 in Chicago. As of c1980s the "Order of Eastern Star does not recognized the legitimacy if this organization" according to the following publications. A Supreme Worthy High Priestess is the residing officer.

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https://books.google.com/books?id=_ZlnhfcwbMkC&pg=PT191&lpg=PT191&dq=officers+of+the+order+of+the+Eastern+star+worthy+high+priestess&source=bl&ots=GGCjIHcZ20&sig=MMIpQDBY2TTspaN9bm37vXvH6SU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjMy_ropuPSAhVT12MKHdvnBEkQ6AEIODAF#v=onepage&q=officers of the order of the Eastern star worthy high priestess&f=false

Following link has a similar White Shrine jewel, but definitely not identical. It explains some of the symbolism such as the motto:

IN HOC SIGNO SPES MEA" which translates to "In this sign (the Cross) is my hope."

The gavels hanging above the wreath are symbols of "a symbol of authority." The wreath is of acacia leaves, the "Passion Cross," etc. Down below, the WHP (Worthy High Priestess) speaks of the Shephard's staff as:

"A Shepherd’s staff in the hands of an humble peasant made kings tremble, conquered the hosts of Pharaoh and directed the children of Israel in safety in their journey through the wilderness. We trust, my sojourners, you will ever wear the badge of our Order as a constant reminder of the power of God, and the humility of the Savior of mankind, His birthplace, the Khan, the manger; His life, Gethsemane and the Cross."

Funny this site with the badge says members were also members of the Eastern Star, White Shrine were a branch of the Eastern Star, but were not recognized by the Eastern Star.
"The Order comprises both men and women, who must be members in good standing of the Order of Eastern Star. The White Shrine was not recognized, however, as a branch of the Order of Eastern Star."

http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/masonicmuseum/White_Shrine_of_Jerusalem_Jewel.htm

As the to value, I haven't a clue for could not find one for sale. I suspect the value would be in the pearls and gold only???

-- - Susan

 

Masonic jewellery is highly collectible. This could fetch a much higher price than just the value of the gold and pearls.

 

Here are some White Shrine jewelry on evay but nothing as ornate as this jewel.
http://stores.ebay.com/Wilson-Brothers-Jewelry/White-Shrine-of-Jerusalem-/_i.html?_fsub=2400482015

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...hite+shrine.TRS0&_nkw=white+shrine&_sacat=518

 

Yes she was, in Glasgow, Scotland

 

Thank you, would be able to offer any suggestions as to how best to sell it for other than scrap?
(Which I would not do.)

 

Rightly so, this jewel is far beyond the pins on the ebay-links.
This should do well in a specialised auction. Check online for Masonic auctions. There was one in The Netherlands recently, good results, and none of the pieces were as nice and special as this one.

 

Masons call these "jewels". My husband received his 50 year jewel last week. They certainly are not scrap!! Especially as this one is somewhat more rare than the usual. Definitely do some more research before listing it anywhere.