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- Founder's jewel for Ware Lodge, No. 3002, 1903.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold plated silver bar infilled with white enamel and with text reading 'FOUNDER'. Hanging below the bar is a gold plated silver foliage design partially infilled with dark blue enamel, from which is suspended a Deacon's device in gold plated silver consisting of a dove with an olive branch in its mouth. Ribbon: Ribbed and watered silk in light blue. Hanging device: Gold plated silver metal circular dome painted with a depiction of St. Mary's church, Ware. It is framed by a garter infilled with red enamel and with text reading 'WARE / LODGE / No. 3002'. The garter is surmounted by a stag in silver coloured metal. This is all pinned to a gold plated silver metal shaped plaque infilled with light blue enamel and with gold leaves around the edges. Pin: Horizontal.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1900-1909--Founders
- Associated concept:
- Ware Lodge, No. 3002, Hertingfordbury--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Architecture--England--Hertfordshire--Ware--St. Mary's Church
- Associated concept:
- Architecture--Ecclesiastical--England--Hertfordshire--Ware--St. Mary's Church
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Animals--Mammals--Stags
- Associated person:
- Toye and Co. Ltd
- Content - description:
- St. Mary's church, Ware, Dove, Stag, Garter, Foliage
- Dimension:
- H: 111 W: 40 D: 10 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 15/12/1933
- Inscription content:
- 'W. H. T.'
- Inscription content:
- 'TOYE. 57 THEOBALDS'
- Inscription content:
- 'RD. LONDON'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, lowercase i, 1904/05
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Object number:
- M2002/1010
- Object production date:
- 1904
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Watered
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Pinned
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Painted
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- Title:
- Medal of a "lucky penny" commemorating President Warren G. Harding and the new Masonic Temple, Detroit, U.S.A., circa 1922.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Brief description:
- Copper coloured metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a left facing relief bust of President Warren G. Harding (1865-1923) (see notes below). Above and beneath this is relief text reading 'HARDING / 1922'. On each side of the bust is relief text reading 'LUCKY / PENNY'. On the reverse central to the design is a relief depiction of the Masonic Temple, Detroit. Above and beneath this is relief text reading 'NEW MASONIC / TEMPLE / DETROIT'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry U.S.A. Michigan
- Associated concept:
- Architecture--Freemasonry--U.S.A.--Michigan--Detroit--Masonic Temple
- Associated person:
- Harding, Warren Gamaliel, 1865-1923, Dedicatee
- Comments:
- President Warren G. Harding (1865-1923), originally from Ohio, was the 29th President of the United States of America serving from 1921 to 1923. On 18th September 1922 he was supposed to attend the laying of the foundation stone for the new masonic temple in Detroit. However, he was unable to attend due to his wife falling ill.
- 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:
- President Warren G. Harding, Masonic Temple, Detroit
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 5 Dia: 72 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Object number:
- M2013/1652
- Object production date:
- 1922 (circa)
- Object production place:
- United States of America
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
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- Title:
- Medal commemorating the centenary of the dedication of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 1873-1973.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Brief description:
- Gold coloured metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a relief depiction of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (see notes below). Encircling the central design is relief text reading 'MASONIC TEMPLE PHILADELPHIA, PA. / 1873-1973'. On the reverse central to the design is a relief sun with a face and rays enclosed within a triangle. Encircling this in a border is relief text reading 'R. W. GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN PENNSYLVANIA' and a five-pointed star. Encircling the central design in a border is relief text reading 'W. ORVILLE KIMMEL / 1972-1973'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry U.S.A. Pennsylvania
- Associated concept:
- Architectur--Freemasonry--U.S.A.--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Masonic Temple
- Associated person:
- Kimmel, Wesley, Orville, Dedicatee
- Comments:
- The Masonic Temple in Pennsylvania was completed in 1873 and contains architectural themes from the ancient world and also traditional masonic symbolism.
- Comments:
- Wesley Orville Kimmel was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania from 1972-1973.
- Comments:
- The maker's mark 'JMS' 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:
- Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, Sun with face, Rays, Five-pointed star
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 3 Dia: 38 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'JMS'
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Object number:
- M2013/1660
- Object production date:
- 1973 (circa)
- Object production place:
- United States of America
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
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- Title:
- Consecrating Master's jewel for University of Edinburgh Lodge, No. 2974, 1903.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Consecrating Master
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Banner entwined with foliage in gold plated silver infilled with white enamel and with text reading 'CONSG / MASTER'. Ribbon: Ribbed silk in Royal Stuart tartan consisting of red, blue, black, white, green and yellow check. Hanging device: Edinburgh University coat of arms consisting of a gold plated silver shield infilled with white enamel and with a dark blue enamel cross dividing the shield into four equal quadrants. The top quadrant contains a thistle in green and purple enamel and the bottom quadrant contains a three-towered castle in brown enamel. At the centre of the cross is an open book in white and black enamel. The shield is framed by gold plated silver thistles and below it is a banner with scrolling ends in gold plated silver infilled with light blue enamel and with text reading 'UNIVERSITY OF / EDINBURGH / LODGE 2974'. Topping the device is a relief image of the old facade of Edinburgh University in gold plated silver. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1900-1909--Consecrating Masters
- Associated concept:
- University of Edinburgh Lodge, No. 2974, London--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--Scotland--University of Edinburgh
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--Scotland--University of Edinburgh
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Architecture--Scotland--Edinburgh--University of Edinburgh
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Content - description:
- Royal Stuart tartan, University of Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh coat of arms, Foliage, Thistles
- Dimension:
- H: 116 W: 38 D: 8 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'SPENCER'
- Inscription content:
- 'LONDON'
- Inscription content:
- 'R. S.'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, Birmingham, lowercase d, 1903/04
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Consecrating Master
- Object number:
- M2004/1338
- Object production date:
- 1903
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Painted
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Pinned
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- Title:
- 50th Anniversary jewel for Ashton Lodge, No. 1140, presented to W. Bro. Frederick Sims, 1867-1917.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Anniversary
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Silver gilt scroll of foliage with central flower, surmounted by a dark blue enamelled scroll, with ' JUBILEE 1917 ' in gilt letters. Ribbon: Light blue ribbed and watered silk, now faded to green. Hanging device: Columns of Jachin and Boaz supporting the celestial and terrestrial globes in silver gilt, on a black and white enamel pavement. Surrounding them are five blue enamelled scrolls, interspersed with silver gilt foliage, reading ' ASHTON / LODGE/ No. 1140 / 1867 / 1917 '. Mounted across the columns is an enamelled shield with the arms of the ancient Earls of Chester impaling those of the Egertons of Tatton - azure ground with three garbs (two and one) in gold, impaling, lion rampant in red on white ground with three pheons (two and one) in black. The device is linked to the ribbon by means of a silver gilt set square and compasses. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Ashton Lodge, No. 1140 [erased], Manchester--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1910-1919--Anniversaries
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Egertons of Tatton
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--Egertons of Tatton
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Cheshire, Earldom of
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--Chester, Earldom of
- Associated person:
- Sims, Frederick J., Former owner
- Comments:
- Ashton Lodge, No. 1140 is thought to be named after the ' Ashton lands ' - land between Knutsford and Manchester owned by the Egertons of Tatton family, whose arms are incorporated in the lodge badge.
- Content - description:
- Columns of Jachin and Boaz, Egerton family coat of arms, Earldom of Cheshire coat of arms, Foliage, Scrolls, Flora, Pavement
- Dimension:
- H: 113 W: 42 D: 3 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 13/07/1939
- Inscription content:
- 'M&B'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, Birmingham, lowercase r, 1916/17
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Anniversary
- Object number:
- M2002/71
- Object production date:
- 1917
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Gilded
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Cast
- Technique:
- Woven
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- Title:
- Collar jewel for the President of the Board of General Purposes worn by Sir Alfred Robbins, 1913-1931.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Grand Rank
- Brief description:
- Collar jewel for the President of the Board of General Purposes of the United Grand Lodge of England being its coat of arms engraved in gold plated silver. The device is pinned to a roundel containing a wreath of wheat and acacia in pierced gold plated silver. There is a hanging loop at the top.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Collar jewels--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank--Collar jewels
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--United Grand Lodge of England
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Associated person:
- Robbins, Alfred Farthing, Sir, 1856-1931, Former owner
- Comments:
- For biographical details of Sir Alfred Robbins, see attached record below.
- Content - description:
- United Grand Lodge of England coat of arms, Wheat, Acacia
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 4 Dia: 70 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'R.S'
- Inscription content:
- 'SPENCER'
- Inscription content:
- 'LONDON'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, Birmingham, lowercase n, 1912/13
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Grand Rank
- Object number:
- M2012/258
- Object production date:
- 1913
- Object production place:
- England
- Related object number:
- 36551706
- Related object note:
- Related object database number
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Pierced
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- Title:
- Past Master's jewel for Royal Arthur Lodge, No. 1360, presented to W. Bro. W. H. Jackson, 1876.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold rectangle through which the ribbon is threaded. Ribbon: Light blue ribbed fabric. Ribbon device: Gold rectangle with ' FOUNDER ' in white enamel letters. Hanging device: Gold circle, around which reads ' ROYAL ARTHUR LODGE No. 1360 ' in blue enamel, mounted upon which is the lodge badge - a gold shield bearing the Royal arms, overlaid with a central shield bearing the arms of Saxony - alternate stripes with a diagonal row of fleur de lys. Above this is stripe with three downturned points - a George cross in the centre and fleur de lys either side. Connecting the device to the ribbon is a gold coronet comprised of crosses pattée and fleur de lys - the arms of Prince Arthur. Presentation inscription: Reverse of hanging device. Pin: Vertical
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Royal Arthur Lodge, No. 1360, London--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1870-1879--Past Masters
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Royal Family--Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, 1850-1942
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--Germany--Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Dukes of
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--Royal Family--Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, 1850-1942
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--Germany--Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Dukes of
- Associated person:
- Jackson, William Henry, Former owner
- Associated person:
- Arthur, Prince, Duke of Connaught, 1850-1942, Dedicatee
- Content - description:
- Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathern arms, Saxony arms, Royal arms
- Dimension:
- H: 125 W: 42 D: 4 Dia: 39 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 02/12/1988
- Inscription content:
- 18 ct gold
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse of hanging device: TEXT: ' PRESENTED / By the MEMBERS of the / ROYAL ARTHUR LODGE No. 1360 / TO / Bro. W. H. Jackson P. M. / in recognition of his services as / MASTER OF THE LODGE / for / THE YEAR / 1876' SCRIPT TYPE: sans serif, italic LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M1988/94
- Object production date:
- 1876 ?
- Object production place:
- n/k
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Enamelled
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- Title:
- Founder's jewel for London Warwickshire Lodge, No. 3846 presented to W. Bro. Henry C. Adams, 1918.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold plated silver metal banner that is entwined around gold plated silver metal scrolling foliage, infilled with dark blue enamel and bearing the text 'FOUNDER'. Ribbon: Ribbed and watered silk in light blue. Hanging device: Gold plated silver metal disc that is infilled with enamel and painted with the crest of the Earls of Warwick, consisting of a white bear, which is muzzled and chained to a white staff. It is on a background of burgundy. Surmounting the disc is a gold plated silver metal shield that is surrounded by gold plated silver metal scrolling foliage and is bearing the City of London coat of arms, which is infilled with red and white enamel. Curved around the bottom of the disc is a banner that is infilled with dark blue and white enamel and is bearing the text 'LONDON WARWICKSHIRE LODGE No. 3846'. Below this is a shaped plaque in gold plated silver metal that is bearing a set square and compass in relief. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--London--London, City of--Civic
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--London--City of London--Civic
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry Crests England Warwick, Earls of
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos) Freemasonry Heraldry Crests Warwick, Earls of
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1910-1919--Founders
- Associated person:
- George Kenning and Son
- Associated person:
- Adams, Henry C., Former owner
- Comments:
- Item catalogued as part of the London On-Line project.
- Content - description:
- Set square and compass, Foliage, City of London coat of arms, Earl of Warwick crest
- Dimension:
- H: 86 W: 34 D: 5 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'GK&S'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, lowercase c, 1918
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Object number:
- M2002/1872
- Object production date:
- 1918
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Painted
- Technique:
- Pierced
- Technique:
- Pinned
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- Title:
- Handkerchief in green cotton owned by Bro. H. C. Pacey.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Handkerchief
- Brief description:
- Olive green cotton rectangle with hemmed edges.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England
- Associated person:
- Pacey, H. C., Former owner
- Comments:
- This object has been classed as a handkerchief, however, it's rectangular shape may mean it was used for other purposes, such as wrapping for other items of regalia.
- Dimension:
- H: 364 W: 495 D: 1 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 28/08/2002
- Object name:
- Regalia; Handkerchief
- Object number:
- M2002/3765/6
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- n/k
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Sewn
- Technique:
- Woven
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- Title:
- Past Master's jewel for Corbet Lodge, No. 1583, presented to W. Bro. Caradog Williams, 1930-1931.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold trapezium. Ribbon: Light blue ribbed fabric. Ribbon device: Gold shield bearing the arms of Baronet Corbet - a raven beneath the red hand of Ulster in a white escutcheon. The shield is surmounted by a gold elephant and castle. Bottom bar: Gold inverted trapezium. Hanging device: Gold set square, engraved with foliage, 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:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Corbet Lodge, No. 1583, Tywyn--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1930-1939--Past Masters
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Corbet, Baronets
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--Corbet, Baronets
- Associated person:
- Williams, Caradog, Former owner
- Content - description:
- Corbet arms, Set square, 47th proposition of Euclid
- Dimension:
- H: 80 W: 32 D: 2 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 02/06/1954
- Inscription content:
- 'T&Co'
- Inscription content:
- 9ct gold, London, lowercase q, 1931/32.
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse of hanging device: TEXT: ' PRESENTED BY / THE BRETHREN OF / CORBET LODGE No. 1583 / TO W. BRO. / CARADOG WILLIAMS. / W.M. 1930-31' SCRIPT TYPE: sans serif LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M2002/209
- Object production date:
- 1931
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Woven
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- Title:
- Past Master's jewel for Portcullis Lodge, No. 2038 presented to W. Bro. N. L. Palmer, 1980.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold plated silver bar with an engraved line border and text reading 'W. M. 1980'. Ribbon: Ribbed cotton in light blue. Ribbon device: Gold plated silver portcullis. Hanging device: Gold plated set square with a cross hatch motif and four dots at the angle, beneath which is attached the 47th proposition of Euclid, all pinned to a circular device with an engraved line border and text reading 'PORTCULLIS LODGE / No. 2038'. Presentation inscription: On the reverse of the hanging device. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Portcullis Lodge, No. 2038, Langport--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1980-1989--Past Masters
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Portcullis
- Associated person:
- Palmer, N. L., Former owner
- Comments:
- The portcullis used in the Lodge's badge is taken from the now defunct coat of arms of Langport, which were derived from that of the Beaufort family.
- Content - description:
- Set square, 47th proposition of Euclid, Portcullis
- Dimension:
- H: 87 W: 32 D: 4 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'TK&S'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, Birmingham, copperplate uppercase F, 1980.
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M1990/15
- Object production date:
- 1980
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Pinned
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- Title:
- Gauntlets for the Grand Master worn by the M. W. Bro. Duke of Devonshire, (1947-1950).
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Gauntlets, Grand Rank
- Brief description:
- Pair of gauntlets in woven, dark blue silk with a gold lace trim and gold bullion trim. Each cuff bears the Grand Master's device in embroidered gold being an All-Seeing eye on a sunburst and within an oval, contained with a compass and section of a circle. Above the device is the ducal coronet in padded red velvet and gold embroidery with red and green woven silk detailing. Each cuff is lined with dark blue silk and bears the makers patch.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Gauntlets--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank--Gauntlets
- Associated concept:
- Grand Rank--Regalia
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Associated person:
- Devonshire, Edward William Spencer Cavendish, 10th Duke of, 1895-1950, Former owner
- Content - description:
- Set square, Ducal coronet, All-seeing eye, Section of a circle, Sunburst
- Dimension:
- H: 185 W: 160 D: 63 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 17/08/2005
- Inscription content:
- 'MASONIC MANUFRS'
- Inscription content:
- 'ESTD 1801'
- Inscription content:
- Spencer & Co.'
- Inscription content:
- '19, 20 & 21 / GT QUEEN ST / LONDON. W. C.'
- Object name:
- Regalia; Gauntlets, Grand Rank
- Object number:
- M2005/152
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Embroidered
- Technique:
- Purl
- Technique:
- Pearl Purl
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Bullion
- Technique:
- Spangles
- Technique:
- Lace
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- Title:
- Apron for a Past Master of the International Co-Masonic Order owned by Janet Macgee.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Co-masonry, Past Master
- Brief description:
- White leather apron with a border of watered silk, blue with red edges, and a light blue silk backing. On the front the apron has a triangular flap, also in white leather with border of watered silk which is blue with red edges. The flap has two tassels in watered silk, blue with red edges, ended in a gold coloured metal bar with a foliage design with gold coloured metal ball and chain tassel ends. There are three levels of gold coloured metal with foliage design and a blue silk backing, two sewn to the apron and one to the flap. The apron has a silk belt and a metal belt buckle in the form of a snake.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--International Co-Masonic Order. British Federation--Apron--Past Masters
- Associated concept:
- Aprons--Freemasonry--International Co-Masonic Order. British Federation--Past Masters
- Associated person:
- Macgee, Janet, Former owner
- Content - description:
- Level, Foliage
- Dimension:
- H: 336 W: 390 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 26/08/2008
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Co-masonry, Past Master
- Object number:
- M2008/356
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Watered
- Technique:
- Cast metal
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- Title:
- Past Master's collar jewel presented by the initiates of Burdett Coutts Lodge, No. 1278 to Bro. Thomas Robert Arter, 1893.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Past Master
- Brief description:
- Silver set square with the 47th proposition of Euclid suspended below, which are mounted with pierced and engraved scrolling foliage. 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:
- Toye and Co. Ltd
- Associated person:
- Arter, Thomas Robert, Former owner
- Comments:
- Item catalogued as part of the London On-Line project.
- Comments:
- The Lodge was named after Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906), heiress and philanthropist.
- Content - description:
- Set square, 47th proposition of Euclid, Foliage
- Dimension:
- H: 85 W: 122 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'TOYE. LITTLE BRITAIN'
- Inscription content:
- 'W.H.T'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, uppercase S, 1893
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse TEXT: 'PRESENTED TO Bro. Arter. P. M. / BY THE INITIATES / WHILE W. M. OF THE / BURDETT COUTTS LODGE No. 1278 / SEPT. 1893.' METHOD: Engraved (hand) SCRIPT TYPE: Gothic, block and italic LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M2009/539
- Object production date:
- 1893
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved (hand)
- Technique:
- Pierced
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- Title:
- Medal presented to F. Denis Leveque, Lodge La Tolerance, London, 22nd January, 1847.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, England; Medal, France
- Brief description:
- Gold coloured metal medal. On the obverse is a relief depiction of a perfect ashlar bearing a set square and compass and a Seal of Solomon. This is surmounted by a relief beehive which is arched by seven bees. On the reverse is relief text reading 'MÉDAILLE / DE FONDATEUR / DE LA LOGE FRANÇAISE / LA TOLÉRANCE / NO. 784 / INSTITUÉE À LONDRES / 22 JANVIER 1847'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry England
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry France
- Associated person:
- Leveque, F. Denis, Former Owner
- Comments:
- Lodge La Tolerance was founded in 1847 in London, England with the number 784. In 1894 the number was changed to 538. The lodge was formed of French freemasons who had come to England in the late nineteenth century.
- Comments:
- The French text 'MÉDAILLE DE FONDATEUR DE LA LOGE FRANÇAISE LA TOLÉRANCE NO. 784 INSTITUÉE À LONDRES 22 JANVIER 1847' translates as 'Founder's medal of the French lodge La Tolerance, No. 784. Instituted in London on 22nd Januar, 1847'.
- 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:
- Perfect ashlar, Set square and compass, Seal of Solomon, Beehive, Bees
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 3.5 Dia: 34 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 05/11/1975
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Rim TEXT: 'F ∴ DENIS LEVEQUE.' METHOD: Engraved SCRIPT TYPE: Block LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: F. Denis Leveque was a founder of Lodge La Tolerance.
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, England; Medal, France
- Object number:
- M2013/1008
- Object production date:
- 1847 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
- User's reference:
- Labouret, Marc (2007) Les Métaux et la Mémoire: La Franc-Maçonnerie Française racontée par ses jetons et médailles, Paris: Maison Platt Editeur Numismatique
- User's reference:
- Hamburgishe Zircle- Correspondenz: Die Deutschen Freimaurer-Medaillen von 1742-1905, Volumes 1-7(1898): Hamburg: F. W. Radmacher
- 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:
- Shackles, George L. (1901) The medals (commemorative or historical) of British freemasonry: a photographic reproduction of medals struck by British lodges and Freemasons, Hamburg: F. W. Radmacher
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- Title:
- Jewel for the Grand Charity festival held by the Province of Middlesex, 1998.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Grand Charity
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold coloured metal bar infilled with dark blue enamel. Surmounting the bar is a gold coloured metal foliage motif. Hanging device: Gold coloured metal shield with the coat of arms of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex in coloured enamels. This consists of a shield with the United Grand Lodge of England in the centre surrounded by a band around the edge infilled with red enamel and bearing three swords and crown in gold coloured metal. There is a border of dark blue enamel around the edges that is bearing the text 'GRAND CHARITY / MIDDLESEX 1998' Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Grand Charity--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels Freemasonry England Grand Charity
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos) Freemasonry Heraldry England Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex
- Content - description:
- Foliage, Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex coat of arms, Swords, Crown
- Dimension:
- H: 94 W: 32 D: 8 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 21/02/2012
- Inscription content:
- 'IAN ALLAN'
- Inscription content:
- 'Regalia'
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Grand Charity
- Object number:
- M2012/323
- Object production date:
- 1998 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Enamelled
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- Title:
- Medal for Lodge 'Carl zu den drei Adlern', No. 154, Erfurt, Germany, with busts of three German Emperors.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, Germany
- Brief description:
- Silver coloured metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a relief depiction of three left facing busts of the three German Emperors William I (1797-1888), Frederick III (1831-1888), and William II (1859-1941) (see notes below). Encircling this is relief text reading 'WILHELM . I . FRIEDERICH . III . WILHELM . II .'. At the bottom of the medal are two sprigs of acacia tied with a ribbon. On the reverse central to the design is an engraved depiction of a set square and compass mounted on to a rectangular plaque surrounded by three eagles within a triangle. Around the triangle is engraved text reading 'CARL ZU DEN / DREI ADLERN / OR ERFURT'. Encircling the whole design are sprigs of oak leaves tied with ribbons.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Purchase
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry Germany
- Associated person:
- Frederick III, German Emperor, 1831-1888, Dedicatee
- Associated person:
- William I, German Emperor, 1797-1888, Dedicatee
- Associated person:
- William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941, Dedicatee
- Comments:
- William I, Emperor of Germany (1797-1888), was initiated into Freemasonry in 1840 into a Lodge in Berlin run by the three Grand Masters of the three Grand Lodges of Berlin. His role was protector of all Lodges in the kingdom.
- Comments:
- William II, Emperor of Germany (1859-1941), was a member of Lodge 'zu den drei goldenen Schlüsseln', No. 60, in Berlin until he became king. It is not known exactly when and to which lodge he was first initiated.
- Comments:
- Frederick III, Emperor of Germany, (1831-1888), was initiated into freemasonry in 1853 by his father. In 1860 he became Grand Master of the Grand National Lodge of Prussia. He also held the role of Presidential Chair at the Union of Berlin Grand Lodges' meetings.
- Comments:
- Lodge 'Carl zu den drei Adlern', No. 154 , in Erfurt, Germany, was founded on 17th December 1787.
- 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:
- Wilhelm I, Friedrich III, Wilhelm II, Acacia, Ribbon, Set square and compass, Eagles, Oak leaves
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 2 Dia: 34 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 21/08/1902
- Inscription content:
- '950'
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, Germany
- Object number:
- M2013/459
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- Germany
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
- User's reference:
- Hamburgishe Zircle- Correspondenz: Die Deutschen Freimaurer-Medaillen von 1742-1905, Volumes 1-7(1898): Hamburg: F. W. Radmacher
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- Title:
- Lapel pin for the Hertfordshire Masonic Sports Association.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Lapel pin
- Brief description:
- Circular pin badge in gold coloured metal with a central image in relief of a stag, the symbol of Hertfordshire. The image is encircled by a band of light blue enamel with text reading 'HERTFORDSHIRE / MASONIC SPORTS ASSOCIATION'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Hertfordshire Masonic Sports Association--Lapel pins
- Associated concept:
- Badges--Lapel pins--Freemasonry
- Associated person:
- Fattorini and Sons Ltd., Bradford
- Content - description:
- Stag
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 7 Dia: 32 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 28/07/2008
- Inscription content:
- 'THOMAS FATTORINI / LTD / REGENT ST / BIRMINGHAM'
- Object name:
- Jewels; Lapel pin
- Object number:
- M2008/295
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Enamelled
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- Title:
- Platters (2) in ceramic for North Kent Lodge, No. 2499.
- Object name(s):
- Ceramics; Plate
- Brief description:
- Two glazed oval ceramic platters. On the top edge of each one is the emblem of the North Kent Lodge, No. 2499, which incorporates and image of St. Mary's Church, Bexleyheath in dark blue glaze.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Architecture--Ecclesiastical--England--London--Bexleyheath--St. Mary's Church
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Architecture--England--Kent--Bexleyheath--St. Mary's Church
- Content - description:
- St. Mary's Church, Bexleyheath
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: Dia: Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Object name:
- Ceramics; Plate
- Object number:
- M2009/369/1-/2
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Reproduction format:
- Image pending
- Technique:
- Thrown
- Technique:
- Glazed
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- Title:
- Medal celebrating marriage.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, Germany
- Brief description:
- Silver metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a relief depiction of an altar mounted by a set square and compass and surmounted by two hearts. On the left of the altar is a man and on the right is a woman. They are holding hands above the altar. At the top of the medal is a relief letter 'G' within an irradiated Seal of Solomon. Encircling this whole design is relief text reading 'REINE . HERZEN . REINE . HÆNDE / SIND . EIN . UNVERBRÜCHLICH . BAND'. On the reverse central to the design is a relief depiction of a chain encircling the edge of the medal.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry Germany
- Comments:
- The German text 'REINE . HERZEN . REINE . HÆNDE / SIND . EIN . UNVERBRÜCHLICH . BAND' translates as 'PURE HEART PURE HANDS ARE AN UNBREAKABLE BOND'.
- 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:
- Altar, Set square and compass, Hearts, Man, Woman, Seal of Solomon, Chain
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 3 Dia: 45 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'SILBER 0,990'
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, Germany
- Object number:
- M2013/491
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- Germany
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
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