Jasimco Abou Ben Adhem Shrine 1979 Potentate Chas B. Edel Marble Paperweight

A keepsake from the Shriners' Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, a temple based in Springfield, Missouri. Shrine temples often mark each potentate's year with commemorative pieces like this one, which makes it a nice find for Shriner and fraternal collectors or a handsome desk piece with a bit of local history. The gold-tone enamel emblem catches the light against the dark veined stone.

Details

• The emblem is colorfully enameled in red, light blue, dark blue and yellow and reads "Rise and Shine in '79 / Abou Ben Adhem / Chas B. Edel - Potentate."
• It is mounted on a solid marble block with a cork base to protect your desk.
• The label is marked Tri-line Jasimco and reads gold plated and Italian Carrara Marble.
• Weight is about 0.59 lb.

Condition: Good used condition with light dust and minor wear to the marble, slightly dull gold plating, a touch of unevenness in the enamel on the right side of the emblem, and some scuffed saw marks along the base edges. See photos.

The photos are part of the description, and it will be packed with care.