Antique Masonic/ Fraternal Voting Box With Voting Marbles

Voting in fraternal societies began with a box shaped similar to the one in the photograph, that would be passed among the members.
Members would vote people into the society by anonymously selecting a white or black ball to put in the empty side of the box as a vote. If there were three or more black balls, you were not allowed into the fraternal society; therefore, you were “blackballed”.
Today, blackballing still refers to banning a person from joining an organization or club.

Box is in good condition, though once had handle (not included).

9.1" x 5.6" x 3.5"

18%

Kat Liu and Kevin Condardo | (917) 409-8412 | Katandkev@clearinghouseestatesales.com

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New Canaan, CT 06840

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Saturday, 4/3, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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