🌟1902 Ames Knights Templar Masonic Named Sword Dr Ralph Williams Berkshire MA⚔️ For Sale

​🌟 BUY IT NOW — HIGHLY COVETED FULLY PROVENANCED PIECE! 🌟

​📜 Named to Dr. Ralph H. Williams — Berkshire Commandery No. 22 (Pittsfield, MA)

​Don\'t miss out on this incredible piece of turn-of-the-century fraternal history! This is a completely documented, authentic late-Victorian to Edwardian-era Masonic Knights Templar ceremonial uniform sword. Backed by verifiable lodge records, this piece is a dream find for collectors of Masonic regalia, New England history, or fine American militaria.

​Unlike the hundreds of anonymous, generic fraternal swords on the market, this investment-grade piece has a completely traceable lineage deeply etched into the steel:

• ​✒️ The Owner\'s Name: Acid-etched in stunning, classic gothic script with the original owner\'s name: \"Ralph H. Williams.\"

• ​📍 The Lodge Assignment: The reverse side of the blade features the deep etching: \"Berkshire Commandery No. 22 K.T.\", historically stationed in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

• ​🔍 Verifiable History: Official Grand Lodge records tie this exact sword to Dr. Ralph Hubbell Williams (1877–1955), a prominent local dentist from Cheshire, MA. He was initiated into Upton Lodge on his 24th birthday in October 1901 and later became a Charter Member of the Pittsfield Lodge in 1921.

• ​🎖️ The Legendary Maker: Clearly stamped at the ricasso by the famed Ames Sword Co. of Chicopee, Mass.—widely recognized as the premier manufacturer of 19th and early 20th-century American military and society swords.

• ​👑 Hilt & Pommel: Features a heavy, cast-metal knight’s helm pommel with a prominent crest, intact guard chain, and ornate crossguard. The counter-guard proudly features a cutout Masonic triangle on one side and the iconic Templar Cross & Crown emblem on the reverse.

• ​🪵 Grips: Beautifully turned wood grip showing honest, handling-related wear to its original dark finish, giving it an undeniable authentic antique look.

• ​🗡️ Blade & Scabbard: Straight, narrow, diamond-section dress blade heavily adorned with standard Victorian-era scrollwork. Includes the original matching steel scabbard with all three hanging rings fully intact.

​🔍 DETAILED CONDITION REPORT

​This item is being sold in genuine, uncleaned antique condition just as it was found.

• ​The brass and steel components have aged beautifully, developing a gorgeous, deep, unpolished dark patina.

• ​The blade and scabbard show areas of moderate surface oxidation, staining, and light pinpoint pitting consistent with its 120+ year age.

• ​The blade remains completely straight with an unmarred, sharp tip.

• ​Please review all high-resolution photos for a precise, close-up look at the exact item and historical markings you will receive.

​📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING TERMS

• ​🚀 Fast & Secure Shipping: Safely wrapped, padded, and securely boxed in a heavy-duty container with tracking and full insurance.

• ​🇺🇸 Domestic US Shipping Only.

• ​💰 Buy It Now / Best Offer: Priced to sell, but reasonable offers from serious collectors are always considered!

​⭐ ADD THIS FULLY DOCUMENTED PIECE OF MASSACHUSETTS HISTORY TO YOUR COLLECTION TODAY! ⭐