Belonging: The Art of American Fraternal Societies
Thu, Oct 9, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 13
Knights of Pythias Initiation Spiked Boards, Two. Circa 190...
Estimate: $200 - $300
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
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Knights of Pythias Initiation Spiked Boards, Two. Circa 1900. Wood, one with metal spikes the other with leather spikes. Known as the ?test of steel," initiates were asked to jump onto the board with metal spikes, though it was secretly swapped for the prop board. Four metal spikes missing. Seven leather spikes missing and others worn and bent. Wood with staining. Each approximately 2 ? x 16 x 12".
