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While neither the snake nor serpent appears in masonic symbolism or ritual, many regalia-makers have used it to fashion the belt hook on masonic aprons. Intended as a symbol of wisdom, the eternal, the universe, the world or regeneration and rebirth, this usage has been singled out by some anti-masons as "proof" that the "Brotherhood of the Snake" worships Satan. All they have proved is their ignorance of its historical usage. Regalia makers quite probably simply adopted a common belt-hook used by manufacturers of clothing for British schoolboys.
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MASONIC APRON HOOKS
THE SERPENT
SYMBOLISM
INDEX OF PAPERS
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Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd.
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Johannesburg
Established 1801
c. 1950
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