Skull and Bones Garage Sale (creepy!)

raulduke · 01-12-2010, 07:42 AM

From The Times, James Bone in New York

January 7, 2010

Skull and crossbones of Yale secret society on sale at auction

A macabre artefact being sold in New York this month offers new insight into the mysterious Skull and Bones secret society that counts both former presidents Bush as members.

The human skull and crossbones, apparently used as a ballot box, are to be auctioned at Christie’s New York on January 22 — with an estimate of $10,000-$20,000 — along with a book containing the names and photographs of 50 Bonesmen.

The skull, fitted with a hinged flap on the top so that ballots can be dropped inside, is believed to have been used for votes at the secret society’s meetings in the late 19th century. It may also have been displayed at the society’s headquarters on the Yale University campus, known as “The Tomb”.

01-12-2010, 07:42 AM	#1
raulduke Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 454	Skull and Bones Garage Sale (creepy!) From The Times, James Bone in New York January 7, 2010 Skull and crossbones of Yale secret society on sale at auction A macabre artefact being sold in New York this month offers new insight into the mysterious Skull and Bones secret society that counts both former presidents Bush as members. The human skull and crossbones, apparently used as a ballot box, are to be auctioned at Christie’s New York on January 22 — with an estimate of $10,000-$20,000 — along with a book containing the names and photographs of 50 Bonesmen. The skull, fitted with a hinged flap on the top so that ballots can be dropped inside, is believed to have been used for votes at the secret society’s meetings in the late 19th century. It may also have been displayed at the society’s headquarters on the Yale University campus, known as “The Tomb”.