In many lodges the two pillars have on top each a globe (sometimes a celestial and terrestrial globe) with network, hanging from which smaller globes which represent pomegranates. This element comes from the Bible from which more symbolism of King Solomon’s Temple comes. “And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter.” (1 Kings 7:13-22).
On this “Apprentice Mason of Practice” tracing board the pomegranate mirrors the olive branch, but without further explanation. Also see peacock.
Q. What do the two branches of pomegranate and olive tell us?
A. The pomegranate shows us the harmony, that should reign among us and the olive the peace being felt here.
Cayers Maçonniques (National Library of Australia, MS 1097/44) Latomia 175-t-e