Appear in Masonic symbolism every now and then. It is prominent in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (7, 8, 17, 18th degrees). It is also the emblem of the Chanceler in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
A pair of scales, held by a hand and accompanied by a sword and five stars, is an emblem of the “Council Prince of Jerusalem”.
Top: The Book Of The Ancient And Accepted Scottish Rite (1884) Charles McClenachan
Bottom: Structure of Freemasonry symbol chart. Origin unknown