32ºAncient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Silver Vesta Not sure if is Silver as not tested… An Oriental Consistory was a body within the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, typically associated with the higher degrees (31st and 32nd). The name refers to a specific Masonic body, such as the Oriental Consistory in the Valley of Chicago, which was historically a prominent organization. The "Consistory" is the final part of the Scottish Rite, conferring the highest degrees within that It was a branch of the Scottish Rite, a system of Freemasonry that builds upon the lessons taught in the "Blue Lodge" degrees. To be a member, one had to have already attained a 32nd degree or higher in Masonry. Role: The Consistory is the body that confers the final degrees in the Scottish Rite, including the 31st Degree (Inspector Inquisitor) and the 32nd Degree (Master of the Royal Secret). A well-known example is the Oriental Consistory, S.P. R.S., which was part of the Scottish Rite in Chicago. Historical items like match safes have been created to commemorate events held by this specific Consistory. Please note that if you wish your parcel to be sent as a “gift” rather than a “sale” (which may exempt you from additional customs fees), kindly inform me. However, please be aware that this decision is entirely your responsibility. * All of my objects are from my family’s private, used collection by true Masons. * Please be advised that parcels may be damaged, delayed, or subject to additional fees due to local courier transportation, customs checks, taxes, and other factors. * The recipient is solely responsible for paying the customs charges, duties, or taxes applicable to the destination country. * Parcels will be held by customs until any outstanding payments are made. Failure to make payments may result in the parcel being returned, delayed, or, in certain cases, destroyed. If a parcel is destroyed, no refund will be issued. * Refused, unpaid, or parcels with incorrect addresses will be returned to me. This process may take up to a month, and the parcel will only be resend to the buyer once the full postage fees have been remitted.