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- Apron for a Grand Steward worn by Sir William Rawlins, circa 1798.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward
- Brief description:
- Rectangular apron with curved triangular flap, in cream lambskin and with deep red silk border around the apron and completely covering the flap. The apron has a red silk backing and ties with silver fringe ends.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards--Aprons
- Associated concept:
- Aprons--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards
- Associated concept:
- Grand Stewards Regalia
- Associated person:
- Rawlins, William, 1752-1838, Former owner
- Comments:
- Sir William Rawlins, born 24th July 1752, died 28th March 1838. Grand Steward 1798 and Senior Grand Warden, 1802. Appointed High Sherriff for London and Middlesex, 1801 and Knighted in the same year. He was one of the founders of the Eagle Insurance Company which was incorporated into the Eagle Star Company. He was also one of the twelve original Directors of the Strand Bridge, the name by which the old Waterloo Bridge was known.
- Dimension:
- H: 333 W: 360 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 20/05/1964
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward
- Object number:
- M1964/125
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Leatherwork
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Metal embroidery
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- Title:
- Collar jewel for an Assistant Secretary, sealed pattern, 1910.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Lodge officer
- Brief description:
- Two crossed quill pens tied by a ribbon in silver coloured metal with a banner across the middle with text 'ASSISTANT'. At the top two lengths of chain attach to a hanging loop. There is an inscription on the reverse.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Collar jewels--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers--Collar jewels
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Comments:
- A 'Sealed Pattern' is an approved design for a garment or item of regalia. This one was adopted by the United Grand Lodge of England in 1910 as the standard for a Lodge Officer's collar jewel.
- Content - description:
- Crossed quills, Ribbon, Banner
- Dimension:
- H: 85 W: 80 D: 5 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'SPENCER / B / LONDON' stamped on reverse.
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse TEXT: 'Grand Lodge of England / Sealed Pattern / 1910' METHOD: Engraved SCRIPT TYPE: Italic LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Lodge officer
- Object number:
- M2015/1293
- Object production date:
- 1910 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Soldered
- Technique:
- Drawn metal
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- Title:
- Past Master's jewel for St. Peter Westminster Lodge, No. 1537 presented to W. Bro. Thomas H. Borrett, 1883-1884.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold buckle, through which ribbon is threaded. Ribbon: Light blue ribbed and watered silk. Bottom bar: Enamelled gold shield the arms of Westminster, which incorporates those of Edward the Confessor, - gold cross patonce on blue ground, surrounded by five gold doves - with two tudor roses on gold on either side of an unidentified coat of arms - three gold fleur de lys on blue in 1 and 4 and three gold lions passant on red in 2 and 3. Surmounting the shield is a gold figure of St. Peter holding keys. Hanging device: Gold set square, from which is suspended the 47th proposition of Euclid. Presentation inscription: Reverse of hanging device. Pin: Horizontal brooch
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- St. Peter Westminster Lodge, No. 1537 [erased], London--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1880-1889--Past Masters
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Saints--St. Peter
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Royal Family--Edward the Confessor 1042-1066
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--Royal Family--Edward the Confessor
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--London--Westminster, City of--Civic
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--London--City of Westminster--Civic
- Associated person:
- Borrett, Thomas H., Former owner
- Content - description:
- 47th proposition of Euclid, Set square, Westminster arms, Edward the Confessor's arms, St. Peter
- Dimension:
- H: 100 W: 32 D: 6 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 18ct
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse of hanging device: TEXT: ' PRESENTED TO / Bro. Thos. H. Borrett / BY THE / ST. PETER WESTMINSTER LODGE / in recognition of his services / as W. M. 1883-4 ' SCRIPT TYPE: sans serif, old English LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M2002/177
- Object production date:
- 1884 ?
- Object production place:
- n/k
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Woven
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- Title:
- Honorary Member's jewel for Albion Lodge, No. 3196.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Honorary Member
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Bar surmounted by foliage in gold plated silver and infilled with dark blue enamel with text reading 'HON. MEMBER'. Ribbon: Ribbed silk in light blue, fading to green. Ribbon device: Set square and compass in gold plated silver. Hanging device: Shield in gold plated silver and divided into vertical halves. On the left half is the flag of Argentina being infilled with light blue enamel with a central white stripe containing a gold sun. The right half is the flag of the United Kingdom in red, white and blue enamel. The shield is framed by a band of dark blue enamel with text reading 'ALBION LODGE / No. 3196 E. C.' The device is surmounted by a curling foliage design in gold plated silver. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--Honorary Members
- Associated concept:
- Albion Lodge, No. 3196 [erased], Buenos Aires, Argentina--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Flags--Argentina
- Associated concept:
- Flags--Union Flag
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Flags--Argentina
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Flags--Union Flag
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Content - description:
- Set square and compass, Flag of United Kingdom, Flag of Argentina, Foliage
- Dimension:
- H: 97 W: 37 D: 6 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 15/04/1992
- Inscription content:
- 'SPENCER'
- Inscription content:
- 'LONDON'
- Inscription content:
- 'R. S.'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, Birmingham, lowercase q, 1915/16
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Honorary Member
- Object number:
- M1992/49
- Object production date:
- 1916
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Painted
- Technique:
- Pinned
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- Title:
- Apron (dress) for a Grand Standard Bearer.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Rank
- Brief description:
- Rectangular apron with triangular flap, in white leather with a border of ribbed silk, in dark blue. There are three levels in applied gold embroidery and purl, one on the flap and two on the apron. At the centre of the apron is a device of a Grand Standard Bearer, being a pair of crossed banners embroidered in coloured silks. The left is bearing the United Grand Lodge of England coat of arms and the right is bearing the coat of arms of Lumley family coat of arms, consisting of a white background, which has a central horizontal stripe of red. Above are two green and red parrots with a third below (see notes below). This is all within a gold embroidered wreath of wheat and acacia. The apron is lined in blue silk and has a dark blue belt.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Regalia Freemasonry England Grand Rank Aprons
- Associated concept:
- Aprons--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--United Grand Lodge of England
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Lumley family
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Comments:
- The coat of arms embroidered on one of the banners of this apron is of the Lumley family and Lawrence, 11th Earl of Scarbrough (1896-1969) who was Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, the governing body of freemasonry in England and Wales, from 1951-1967.
- Content - description:
- United Grand Lodge of England coat of arms, Wheat, Acacia, Lumley family coat of arms
- Dimension:
- H: 405 W: 480 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- Embroidered label 'MASONIC MANUFRS / ESTD 1801. / Spencer & Co / 19, 20 & 21 / GT QUEEN ST / LONDON. W.C.'
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Rank
- Object number:
- M2009/770
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Leatherwork
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Lace
- Technique:
- Metal embroidery
- Technique:
- Purl
- Technique:
- Passing
- Technique:
- Embroidery
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- Title:
- Past Master's jewel for Buxton Lodge, No. 1688, presented to W. Bro. G. G. J. Davis, 1943-1944.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold, cast in the form of a scroll, engraved ' BUXTON LODGE 1688 ', draped over a rod with fleur de lis terminals. Ribbon: Light blue ribbed fabric. First ribbon device: Gold enamelled shield, depicting a stag on a cliff. Surmounting the shield is a swathe of gold foliage, mounted upon which is a three dimensional gold five pointed star. Second ribbon device: Gold scroll, coated with blue and white enamel, marked ' AUDI / VIDE / TACE ' in gilt. Hanging device: Gold set square, from which is suspended the 47th proposition of Euclid. There is a presentation inscription on the reverse. Pin: Vertical
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Bequest
- Associated concept:
- Buxton Lodge, No. 1688, Buxton--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1940-1949--Past Masters
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Animals--Mammals--Stags
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1930-1939--Past Masters
- Associated concept:
- Animals--Mammals--Stags
- Content - description:
- 47th proposition of Euclid, Set square, Five-pointed star, Stag, Foliage, Fleur-de-lis
- Dimension:
- H: 92 W: 42 D: 8 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 16/11/1993
- Inscription content:
- 9ct gold, London, lowercase u, 1935/36.
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse of hanging device: TEXT: ' PRESENTED BY / THE BRETHREN TO / W. BRO. G. G. J. DAVIS, / IN APPRECIATION OF / GOOD WORK AS W.M. / 1943 - 44. ' METHOD: Engraved SCRIPT TYPE: sans serif LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M1993/107
- Object production date:
- 1935 - 1936
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Goldsmithed
- Technique:
- Woven
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- Title:
- Founder and Past Master's jewel for Ryton Holy Cross Lodge, No. 4231.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder; Jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold plated silver bar infilled with white enamel and bearing the text 'FOUNDER'. Ribbon: Ribbed silk in light blue. Ribbon device: Gold coloured metal Past Master's device being a set square with the 47th proposition of Euclid suspended below. Hanging device: Gold plated silver arch painted with a coloured enamel depiction of St. Helena standing wearing dark blue robes and holding a crown of thorns. This is mounted within a gold plated silver arch with pierced gold plated silver foliage motifs around the edges. Arched around the top and entwined around the foliage is a gold plated silver shaped banner infilled with dark blue and white enamel and bearing the text 'RYTON / HOLY / CROSS'. At the bottom of the arch is a gold plated silver bar infilled with white enamel and bearing the text 'LODGE 4231'. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1920-1929--Founders
- Associated concept:
- Ryton Holy Cross Lodge, No. 4231, Ryton--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1920-1929--Past Masters
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Saints--St. Helena
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Content - description:
- Foliage, St. Helena, Arch, Set square, 47th proposition of Euclid, Crown of thorns
- Dimension:
- H: 85 W: 38 D: 5 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 05/01/1942
- Inscription content:
- 'SPENCER'
- Inscription content:
- 'LONDON'
- Inscription content:
- 'R.S'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, Birmingham, lowercase w, 1921
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder; Jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M2002/2216
- Object production date:
- 1921
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Watered
- Technique:
- Pinned
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Painted
- Technique:
- Pierced
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- Title:
- Gauntlets (pair) for an Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Gauntlets, Grand Rank
- Brief description:
- Pair of gauntlets in dark blue silk with gold lace edging and gold fringe, backed with dark blue silk. On one side is the device of an Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies being two crossed rods, tied by a ribbon with a bow, with text below reading 'ASSISTANT', embroidered in gold purl. Framing the device is a wreath of wheat and acacia embroidered in gold purl and gold spangles.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank--Gauntlets
- Associated concept:
- Gauntlets--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Grand Rank--Regalia
- Associated person:
- Toye, Kenning and Spencer Ltd
- Content - description:
- Crossed rods, Wheat, Acacia
- Dimension:
- H: 180 W: 167 D: 93 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- (Right gauntlet only) Sewed label with embroidered text 'BY APPOINTMENT TO / H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II / GOLD & SILVER LACEMEN / TOYE, KENNING / & / SPENCER LTD / LONDON . MANCHESTER . BIRMINGHAM / GLASGOW . LIVERPOOL & BEDWORTH / ESTABLISHED 1801'.
- Object name:
- Regalia; Gauntlets, Grand Rank
- Object number:
- M2008/210
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Embroidered
- Technique:
- Purl
- Technique:
- Fringe
- Technique:
- Lace
- Technique:
- Spangles
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- Title:
- Past Master's collar jewel presented to W. Bro Arthur William Coster, 9th October 1954.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Silver coloured metal set square with the 47th proposition of Euclid suspended below. Each edge is hand engraved with a border of foliage. On the reverse is a machine engraved presentation inscription.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Collar jewels--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers--Collar jewels
- Associated person:
- Coster, Arthur William, Former owner
- Content - description:
- Foliage, Set square, 47th proposition of Euclid
- Dimension:
- H: 84 W: 138 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 20/05/2009
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse left TEXT: 'Presented to / W.Bro. ARTHUR WILLIAM COSTER / 'With the thanks of the Brethan on / the termination of his year of office / as 81st. W. Master, 9th Octr. 1954'. METHOD: Machine engraved SCRIPT TYPE: Sans serif LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M2009/1569
- Object production date:
- 1954 (circa)
- Object production place:
- n/k
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved (hand)
- Technique:
- Engraved (machine)
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Pierced
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- Title:
- Plate jewel with masonic symbolism, circa 1830.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Plate
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Cast silver coloured metal top bar. Ribbon: Ribbed and watered light blue silk. Jewel: Cast silver coloured metal jewel in the form of a pair of compasses on a sector, surrounding a set square, a sun, a moon, a star, a trowel, a Volume of Sacred Law, a sun, a plumb rule, a level and a letter 'G' some of which are inset with pink and clear paste. At the top of the compasses is an engraved All-seeing eye. There is a hanging loop at the top. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1700-1819
- Associated concept:
- Silverwork--Jewels--1700-1819
- Associated concept:
- Symbolism--Freemasonry--Jewels--1700-1819
- Content - description:
- Set square, Compasses, Sector, Sun, Moon, Trowel, Star, Volume of Sacred Law, All-seeing eye
- Dimension:
- H: 87 W: 35 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Plate
- Object number:
- M1972/118
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- n/k
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Gem setting
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- Title:
- Apron for a Grand Steward of Prince of Wales's Lodge, No. 259.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward
- Brief description:
- Rectangular apron with a triangular flap in white leather with a border of ribbed silk, red at the outer edge and blue at the inner. There are two levels in red silk, one sewn to the flap and the second to the apron a third is missing from the apron. Suspended from beneath the flap are two ribbons in red, ribbed silk ended with a bar of silver coloured spangles, pearl purl and embroidery with bullion tassels. The apron is lined in red silk with a red silk belt.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards--Aprons
- Associated concept:
- Aprons--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards
- Content - description:
- Level
- Dimension:
- H: 376 W: 350 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- Stamped underneath flap: 'ROBINSON / Masonic Jeweller / 135 Strand'
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward
- Object number:
- M2009/172
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Leatherwork
- Technique:
- Sewn
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Spangles
- Technique:
- Pearl Purl
- Technique:
- Embroidery
- Technique:
- Bullion
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- Title:
- Apron hand-painted on silk with emblems of the Loyal Orange Institution formerly owned by James Winterbottom, circa 1780.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Loyal Orange Institution
- Brief description:
- Shaped cream silk apron with semi-circular flap, bordered with black and red silk trims and also two black silk ties. Apron and flap are decorated with hand-painted emblems of the Loyal Orange Institution.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Aprons--Freemasonry--England--1700-1819
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--1700-1819--Aprons
- Associated person:
- Winterbottom, James, Former owner
- Content - description:
- All-seeing eye, Birds, Triple Tau, Key, Coffin, Sword, Stars, Ark of the Covenant, Lamb and flag, Men, Celestial globe, Terrestrial globe, Dove, Corinthian columns, Ladder, Seal of Solomon, Three candlesticks, Pick, Cockerel, Volume of Sacred Law, Moon, Sun, Plumb rule, Spade, Set square, Compass, Snake, Monogram
- Dimension:
- H: 498 W: 430 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 08/10/2012
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Loyal Orange Institution
- Object number:
- M2012/1300
- Object production date:
- 1780 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Hand-painted
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Sewn
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- Title:
- Medal of Adolf Girschick, Grand Master of Grand Lodge Lessing of the Three Rings, Czech Republic.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, Czech Republic; Medal, Germany
- Brief description:
- Bronze coloured metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a relief left facing bust of Adolf Girschick (1854-1931) (see notes below). Encircling this is relief text reading 'ADOLF GIRSCHICK, ERSTER GROSSMEISTER SEIT 1920 ∴'.On the reverse central to the design are three entwined circles mounted by a pair of compasses and a set square. Encircling this is relief text reading '.GROSSLOGE LESSING ZU DEN 3 RINGEN. / .IN DER TSCHECHOSLOWAKISCHEN REPUBLIK'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry Czech Republic
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry Germany
- Associated person:
- Girschick, Adolf, 1854-1931, Dedicatee
- Comments:
- Adolf Girschick (1854-1931) was the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Lessing of the Three Rings. It was a German Grand Lodge founded by German and Czech speaking bretheren and was therefore part of the German Constitution. It was however based in Prague, Czech Republic. The Lodge was founded on 23rd October 1920 following the granting of a charter by the Grand Lodge of the Sun at Bayreuth, Germany. It consisted of 800 members including Girschick who was appointed Grand Master at this time.
- Comments:
- The maker's mark 'RIGELE' belongs to the medallist.
- Comments:
- The cataloguing of the medal collection at the Library and Museum of Freemasonry was supported by a grant from Arts Council England in 2013.
- Content - description:
- Adolf Girschick, Compass, Set square, Circles
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 2 Dia: 50 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 1930/09/--
- Inscription content:
- 'RIGELE'
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, Czech Republic; Medal, Germany
- Object number:
- M2013/1111
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- Czech Republic
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck
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- Title:
- Medal dedicated to Lodge 'Probatim', No. 1, Belgrade, in rememberance of the introduction of freemasonry to Serbia in 1878, circa 1903.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, Serbia
- Brief description:
- Silver coloured metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a relief depiction of a robed female figure wearing a crown and a collar jewel with a set square. In her right hand she is holding a flag and her left hand is resting upon a shield bearing a relief depiction of a double headed eagle surmounted by a shield, which is divided into quarters by a Greek cross. Behind the figure is a column mounted by a relief letter 'J', in front of which is a wreath encircling relief text reading '1878 / 1903'. Encircling the whole design is a border mounted by relief depictions of masonic emblems. These include a Seal of Solomon, heraldic roses, pair of compasses, trowel, gavel, rough ashlar, open book, perfect ashlar, level, and a set square. On the reverse central to the design is relief text reading 'ПосВеЋеНо 1903 ГоДИНе јеДИНој саДа акТИВНој срПској ЛоЖИ ПоБраТИМ у БеоГраДу, за усПоМеНу На уВођеЊе сЛоБоДНоГ ЗИДарсТВа у СрБИјИ 1878 ГоДИНе.'. To the left of this is an oval inside which is a six-pointed star with clasped hands beneath it, enclosed by a set square and compass. On each side of this is a sprig of laurel and surmounting the set square and compass is a crown.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry Serbia
- Comments:
- The Serbian text 'ПосВеЋеНо 1903 ГоДИНе јеДИНој саДа акТИВНој срПској ЛоЖИ ПоБраТИМ у БеоГраДу, за усПоМеНу На уВођеЊе сЛоБоДНоГ ЗИДарсТВа у СрБИјИ 1878 ГоДИНе.' translates as ‘Dedicated in the year 1903 to the active Serbian Lodge ‘Probatim’, No. 1 in Belgrade in memory of the introduction of freemasonry in Serbia in the year 1878’.
- Comments:
- As most items are manufactured in the same year they are presented, date of manufacture for this medal is taken to be the same as its presentation date. Please note this manufacture date is speculative as occasionally items are manufactured before or even after the date of presentation.
- Comments:
- The cataloguing of the medal collection at the Library and Museum of Freemasonry was supported by a grant from Arts Council England in 2013.
- Content - description:
- Female figure, Crown, Collar jewel with a set square, Flag, Shield, Double-headed eagle, Greek cross, Column, Wreath, Seal of Solomon, Heraldic roses, Compasses, Trowel, Gavel, Rough ashlar, Book, Perfect ashlar, Level, Set square, Star, Hands, Set square and compass, Laurel sprigs, Crown
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 3 Dia: 46 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, Serbia
- Object number:
- M2013/980
- Object production date:
- 1903 (circa)
- Object production place:
- Serbia
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
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- Title:
- Token with masonic emblems and monogrammed 'CW'.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Token, England
- Brief description:
- Copper coloured metal token. On the obverse central to the design is a relief depiction of a triangular pedestal surmounting a chequered pavement. On each side is a relief pillar surmounted by an arch with a partially removed keystone, with a crowbar lifting it out. The left pillar is mounted by the relief letter 'C' and the right by a relief letter 'W'. Beneath the keystone is a relief depiction of a looped ribbon below which is suspended a letter 'G'. On the reverse central to the design are relief depictions of a set square and compass enclosing the letter 'G'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Tokens England
- Associated concept:
- Symbolism Freemasonry Tokens
- Comments:
- The cataloguing of the medal collection at the Library and Museum of Freemasonry was supported by a grant from Arts Council England in 2013.
- Content - description:
- Pedestal, Chequered pavement, Keystone, Crowbar, Pillar, Ribbon, Set square and compass
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 1 Dia: 31 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Object name:
- Metal; Token, England
- Object number:
- M2013/1197
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
- User's reference:
- Harris, Trevor I. (2007) The medals and jewels of British Freemasonry: in consultation with and in support of the Library and Museum Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ, UK: Trevor I. Harris Publications
- User's reference:
- Poole, Herbert, Reverend (1939) A catalogue of masonic medals in the museum of the Province of Worcestershire, Worcester: Library and Museum Committee, Worcester
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- Title:
- Medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of George Washington's initiation into freemasonry by Philo Lodge, No. 444, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1752-1902.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Brief description:
- Bronze coloured metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a left facing relief bust of George Washington (1732-1799) (see notes below). Encircling the central design is relief text reading 'SESQUI-CENTENNIAL OF THE INITIATION OF WASHINGTON INTO FREEMASONRY. / NOV. 4. A. L. 5752'. On the reverse central to the design are left facing conjoined busts of Edgar A. Tennis, Grand Master (see notes below) and John L. Kinsey, Master. Below the busts is relief text reading 'EDGAR A. TENNIS R. W. GRAND MASTER . JOHN L. KINSEY WORSHIPFUL MASTER'. Encircling the central design is relief text reading 'PHILO LODGE, No. 444, F & A. M. PHILADELPHIA / NOVEMBER 29. A.D. 1902'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry U.S.A. Pennsylvania
- Associated person:
- Washington, George, 1732-1799, Dedicatee
- Associated person:
- Tennis, Edgar, A., Dedicatee
- Associated person:
- Kinsey, John, L., Dedicatee
- Comments:
- George Washington (1732-1799) was the first President of the United States and a freemason. He was initiated into Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, Virginia in 1752 and became Master of the lodge in 1753. He was heavily involved in his masonic duties throughout his life and was well-respected for his dedication to the Craft. During the American War of Independence he went to great efforts to visit lodges that had been formed through different military groups. He was made an honorary member of several lodges and at his burial at Mount Vernon in 1799 he was also given masonic rites by Alexandria Lodge, No. 22.
- Comments:
- Edgar A. Tennis was installed as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in 1902 at the age of 45.
- Comments:
- The maker's mark 'FRANK' belongs to the medallist.
- Comments:
- As most items are manufactured in the same year they are presented, date of manufacture for this medal is taken to be the same as its presentation date. Please note this manufacture date is speculative as occasionally items are manufactured before or even after the date of presentation.
- Comments:
- The cataloguing of the medal collection at the Library and Museum of Freemasonry was supported by a grant from Arts Council England in 2013.
- Content - description:
- George Washington, Edgar A. Tennis, John L. Kinsey
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 6 Dia: 51 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'FRANK'
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Object number:
- M2013/1364
- Object production date:
- 1902 (circa)
- Object production place:
- United States of America
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
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- Title:
- Collar jewel for a Past District Grand Chaplain for Egypt and the Sudan.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, District Grand Rank
- Brief description:
- Gilt metal oval shaped jewel, at the centre of which is a panel of transluscent, dark blue glass and the device of a Past District Grand Chaplain, being a Volume of Sacred Law on a triangle mounted on a rayed sun. Around the panel the metal is matt with text in relief reading 'EGYPT & THE SUDAN'. There is a hanging loop at the top.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--District Grand Officers
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--District Grand Rank--Collar jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Collar Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Egypt and the Sudan, District Grand Lodge--Regalia
- Associated person:
- Toye and Co. Ltd
- Content - description:
- Volume of Sacred Law, Rayed sun
- Dimension:
- H: 55 W: 40 D: 10 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 01/11/2010
- Inscription content:
- 'TOYE &Co.LTD'
- Inscription content:
- 'LONDON'
- Inscription content:
- 'DORIC'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, lowercase r, 1932
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, District Grand Rank
- Object number:
- M2010/1752
- Object production date:
- 1932
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Pierced
- Technique:
- Plated
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- Title:
- Apron worn by Martin Westmorland, 1790.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron
- Brief description:
- White leather apron with rounded corners and a small rounded flap. The apron and flap have a painted dark blue border with an inner edge of silver lace and an outer edge of silver fringe. The apron has painted decoration of masonic symbols, including a full colour All-seeing eye on the flap.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Aprons Freemasonry England 1700-1819
- Associated concept:
- Regalia Freemasonry England 1700-1819 Aprons
- Associated person:
- Westmorland, Martin, Former owner
- Comments:
- Martin Westmorland was initiated into Antients Lodge No. 3b (now St. Georges and Corner Stone No. 5) 4th March, 1789.
- Content - description:
- All-seeing eye, Sun, Moon, Seven stars, Chequered pavement, Set square, Level, Plumb rule, Compasses, Arc of circle, Five-pointed star, Volume of Sacred Law, Corinthian column, Ionic column, Bowls
- Dimension:
- H: 395 W: 450 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron
- Object number:
- M2002/2828
- Object production date:
- 1790 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Tanned
- Technique:
- Painted
- Technique:
- Lace
- Technique:
- Fringe
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- Title:
- Past Master's collar jewel for Rosetum Lodge, No. 4476, presented to W. Bro. C. B. Derham, 1972.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Silver coloured metal set square with the 47th proposition of Euclid suspended below, both of which are stamped with acacia around the borders. There is a hanging loop at the top and an inscription on the reverse.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Collar jewels--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers--Collar jewels
- Associated person:
- Derham, C. B., Former owner
- Content - description:
- Set square, 47th proposition of Euclid, Acacia
- Dimension:
- H: 92 W: 128 D: 8 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 20/12/2013
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse TEXT: 'PRESENTED TO / W. BRO. C. B. DERHAM / BY THE BRETHREN OF / ROSETUM LODGE No. 4476 / AS A MARK OF / RESPECT AND ESTEEM / 2ND DECEMBER 1972' METHOD: Engraved (machine) SCRIPT TYPE: Block LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M2014/15
- Object production date:
- 1972 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Stamped
- Technique:
- Pierced
- Technique:
- Plated
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- Title:
- Collar jewel for a Director of Ceremonies, sealed pattern, 1910.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Lodge officer
- Brief description:
- Two crossed wands tied by a ribbon in silver coloured metal. There is an inscription on the reverse and a hanging loop at the top.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Collar jewels--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers--Collar jewels
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Comments:
- A 'Sealed Pattern' is an approved design for a garment or item of regalia. This one was adopted by the United Grand Lodge of England in 1910 as the standard for a Lodge Officer's collar jewel.
- Content - description:
- Crossed wands, Ribbon
- Dimension:
- H: 106 W: 72 D: 12
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'SPENCER / B / LONDON' stamped on reverse.
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse TEXT: 'Grand Lodge / of England / Sealed Pattern / 1910' METHOD: Engraved SCRIPT TYPE: Italic LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Lodge officer
- Object number:
- M2015/1290
- Object production date:
- 1910 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Engraved
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