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- Gauntlets (pair) for a Junior Grand Warden of the District Grand Lodge of the Punjab worn by Sir Bernard Chacksfield.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Gauntlets, District Grand Rank
- Brief description:
- Pair of gauntlets in dark blue silk with gold lace edging and gold fringe, backed with white leather. On one side is sewn a blue silk roundel bearing the device of a Junior Grand Warden being a plumb rule in gold purl and gold plate, enclosed in a double border of gold purl, with text above reading 'PUNJAB', embroidered in gold purl.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--District Grand Rank--Gauntlets
- Associated concept:
- Gauntlets--Freemasonry--England--District Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Punjab, District Grand Lodge--Regalia
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Associated person:
- Chacksfield, Bernard, Sir, Former owner
- Content - description:
- Plumb rule
- Dimension:
- H: 175 W: 176 D: 27 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 2008/20/10
- Inscription content:
- (Both gauntlets) Sewed label with embroidered text 'MASONIC MAUFRS / ESTD 1801. / Spencer & Co / 19, 20 & 21 /GT QUEEN ST / LONDON W.C.'.
- Object name:
- Regalia; Gauntlets, District Grand Rank
- Object number:
- M2008/1072
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Related object number:
- 18511735
- Related object note:
- Related object database number
- Related object number:
- 18525492
- Related object note:
- Related object database number
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Embroidered
- Technique:
- Purl
- Technique:
- Fringe
- Technique:
- Lace
- Technique:
- Plate
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- Title:
- Past Master's collar jewel for Jeanne d'Arc Lodge, No. 4168 presented to W. Bro. A. Row, 1953-54.
- 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:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers--Collar jewels
- Associated concept:
- Collar jewels--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers
- Associated person:
- George Kenning and Son
- Associated person:
- Row, A., Former owner
- Comments:
- Re-named Formula One Lodge, No. 7432 from February 2021.
- Content - description:
- Foliage, Set square, 47th proposition of Euclid
- Dimension:
- H: 90 W: 140 D: 5 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 10/06/2010
- Inscription content:
- 'GKENNING & SON'
- Inscription content:
- 'LONDON'
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse of set square TEXT: 'JEANNE D'ARC LODGE No. 4168. / PRESENTED TO WOR. BRO. A. ROW / BY THE OFFICERS & BRETHREN / OF THE LODGE, / AS A TOKEN OF ESTEEM & IN APPRECIATION / OF HIS EFFICIENT SERVICES AS / 33RD. WORSHIPFUL MASTER, / 1953-54.' 'METHOD: Engraved (machine) SCRIPT TYPE: Block LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Past Master
- Object number:
- M2010/1301
- Object production date:
- 1954 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved (machine)
- Technique:
- Engraved (hand)
- Technique:
- Pierced
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- Title:
- Apron for a Grand Steward worn by William Virgo, 1789.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward
- Brief description:
- White leather apron with a broad crimson silk border and backing and with rounded lower corners. The apron has a triangular flap, covered in crimson silk. The apron has a belt of crimson silk ribbon 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:
- Virgo, William, Former owner
- Comments:
- William Virgo was a member of the Lodge of Regularity No. 91 and British Lodge No. 4 (now No. 8), of which he was a Secretary, and was appointed as a Grand Steward in 1789.
- Dimension:
- H: 285 W: 398 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 07/12/1938
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward
- Object number:
- M2009/173
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Related object number:
- 30017794
- Related object note:
- Related object database number
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Fringe
- Technique:
- Tanned
- Text:
- GRAND STEWARDS APRON 1789. Worn by William Virgo of the Lodge of Regularity (now) No.91 and of British Lodge (now) No.8. A butcher by trade he was appointed Grand Steward in 1789.
- Text reason:
- Display caption
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- Title:
- Medal commemorating the presentation of a gavel to Gray's Inn Lodge, No. 4938, circa 1930.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, England
- Brief description:
- Medal with two drilled holes where it would have been riveted to the gavel. On the obverse central to the design is engraved text reading 'THIS GAVEL / WAS MADE AND PRESENTED TO / THE GRAY'S INN LODGE / BY W. BRO. / MASTER W. VALENTINE BALL / O.B.E. P.A.G.R.EG. / 17TH MARCH 1930'. The reverse is blank
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry England
- Associated person:
- Ball, W. Valentine, Commissioner
- 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.
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 2 Dia: 29 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 03/10/2002
- Inscription content:
- 'GK&S'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, lowercase o, 1929/30.
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, England
- Object number:
- M2002/3843
- Object production date:
- 1930 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
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- Title:
- Medal commemorating Iowa Consistory, No. 2, Cedar Rapids and Bruce Chapter, No. 2, Iowa, U.S.A.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Brief description:
- Brass coloured metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a relief depiction of a double-headed eagle grasping a sword in its talons and from which is suspended a banner bearing text reading 'SPES MEA IN DEUS EST'. Arching the central design is relief text reading 'IOWA CONSISTORY NO. 2, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA.'. On the reverse central to the design is a relief depiction of three tiered steps upon which is a Latin cross entwined with leaves and a rose. Arching the central design is relief text reading 'BRUCE CHAPTER NO. 2, ROSE CROIX.'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry U.S.A. Illinois
- 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:
- Double-headed eagle, Sword, Steps, Latin cross, Leaves, Rose
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 2 Dia: 35 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Object number:
- M2013/1498
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- United States of America
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
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- Title:
- Bowl in ceramic for North Kent Lodge, No. 2499.
- Object name(s):
- Ceramics; Bowl
- Brief description:
- Circular glazed ceramic bowl. On the top edge 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:
- D: 40 Dia: 255
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'MYOTT, SON & Co. / ENGLAND
- Object name:
- Ceramics; Bowl
- Object number:
- M2009/231
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Image pending
- Technique:
- Thrown
- Technique:
- Glazed
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- Title:
- Bowl in ceramic for North Kent Lodge, No. 2499.
- Object name(s):
- Ceramics; Bowl
- Brief description:
- Circular glazed ceramic bowl. On the top edge 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
- Inscription content:
- 'MYOTT, SON & Co. / ENGLAND
- Object name:
- Ceramics; Bowl
- Object number:
- M1983/132
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Image pending
- Technique:
- Thrown
- Technique:
- Glazed
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- Title:
- Presentation Secretary's jewel for Acacia Lodge, No. 1314, presented to W. Bro E. Coste, 1870-1900.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Presentation
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold rectangle, surmounted by stylised foliage, with ' 1870 TO 1900 ' in relief. Ribbon: Light blue ribbed and watered silk, now faded to green. Ribbon device: Gold spiralled banner with ' ACACIA / LODGE / No. 1314 ' in white enamel letters. Bottom bar: Gold cast in the form of two branches of acacia. Hanging device: Gold Set square and compasses, engraved with foliage, mounted upon which are two silver crossed quills. Surmounting these is a shield with the arms of Canterbury - gold lion of England on red enamel ground above three black choughs on gold - impaling those of Kent - white horse invicta on a red ground. Presentation inscription: Reverse of hanging device. Pin: Vertical
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Acacia Lodge, No. 1314, Welling--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1900-1909--Presentations
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Canterbury--Civic
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--Canterbury--Civic
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Kent--Civic
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--Kent--Civic
- Associated person:
- Coste, E., Former owner
- Content - description:
- Set square, Compasses, Canterbury arms, Kent arms, Crossed quills, Acacia, Foliage
- Dimension:
- H: 127 W: 53 D: 8 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'H.T.L.'
- Inscription content:
- 18 ct gold
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse of hanging device: TEXT: ' PRESENTED TO / W. Bro. E. Coste P. M. / BY THE BRETHREN OF THE / “ACACIA” LODGE No. 1314 / for faithful services / rendered as / SECRETARY / FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. JULY 1900 ' SCRIPT TYPE: sans serif, italic, old English LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Presentation
- Object number:
- M2002/116
- Object production date:
- 1900 ?
- Object production organisation:
- H. T. Lamb and Co., London
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Woven
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- Title:
- Founder's Jewel for St. Audrey Lodge, No. 2727 presented to Bro. Albert Burton, 1898.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold plated silver banner with forked ends infilled with dark blue enamel with text 'FOUNDER'. This is draped on a curling foliage motif in gold plated silver. Ribbon: Ribbed silk in light blue, faded to green. Ribbon device: Secretary's device, consisting of crossed quills tied by a ribbon, in gold plated silver. Hanging device: Gold plated silver shield with a colour image of Ely Cathedral painted on enamel. This is pinned to a frame that consists of a gold plated silver foliage motif and a white enamelled banner, which has text reading ' ST. AUDREY / LODGE / NO. 2727 / ELY'. At the top of the device is a relief portrait of St. Audrey, holding a staff. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1890-1899--Founders
- Associated concept:
- St. Audrey Lodge, No. 2727, Ely--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Architecture--Ecclesiastical--England--Cambridgeshire--Ely--Ely Cathedral
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Architecture--England--Cambridgeshire--Ely--Ely Cathedral
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Saints--St. Audrey
- Associated person:
- Spencer and Co
- Associated person:
- Burton, Albert, Former owner
- Comments:
- Saint Audrey, born Ethelreda, was a princess who founded, and was abbess of, the Abbey of Ely.
- Comments:
- Albert Burton was Founding Secretary of the Lodge, and was also Master in the year 1905-6.
- Content - description:
- Crossed quills, Ely Cathedral, Foliage, St. Audrey
- Dimension:
- H: 95 W: 40 D: 9 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, gothic lowercase y, 1898/9.
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Object number:
- M2002/745
- Object production date:
- 1898
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Painted
- Technique:
- Pinned
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- Title:
- Special Centenary Jewel for Shakespear Lodge, No. 99, 1757-1857.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Special Centenary
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold plated silver curved bar. Ribbon: Ribbed silk in crimson. Hanging device: Eight pointed star in gold plated silver, each of the rays being facet cut. At the centre of the star is a disc of white enamel, with a border of dark blue and text reading 'Brotherly love / relief and truth'. To the top of the disc at the centre is an engraved set square and compass design. To the bottom centre of the disc is an image of a crouching man above an hourglass, both in gold plated silver and relief. To the bottom os the star is a banner in gold plated silver and infilled with dark blue enamel with text reading '1757-1857'. Pin: Missing.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1850-1859--Anniversaries
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1850-1859--Specials
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1870-1879
- Associated concept:
- Shakespear Lodge, No. 99, London--Jewels
- Comments:
- Shakespear Lodge is one of a small number to have a non-standard centenary jewel. Prior to the mid 1860s lodges produced unofficial jewels for centenaries and those with existing jewels were allowed to continue them as a concession when a standard form was made compulsory.
- Content - description:
- Foliage, Man, Hourglass (Egg timer), Eight-pointed star, Set square and compass
- Dimension:
- H: 100 W: 45 D: 6 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'H. T. L.'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, Gothic lowercase t, 1874/75
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Special Centenary
- Object number:
- M2007/216
- Object production date:
- 1874
- Object production organisation:
- H. T. Lamb and Co., London
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Enamelled
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- Title:
- Apron for London Grand Chapter Rank.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Royal Arch Freemasonry, London Grand Chapter Rank
- Brief description:
- Cream leather apron with a border of dark blue silk with crimson indents and which has a dark blue silk backing. On the front the apron has a triangular flap, also in cream leather, with a border of dark blue and crimson indents. The flap has two tassels in dark blue silk ended with a gold coloured metal bar and gold coloured metal ball and chain tassel ends. In the middle of the flap is a gold purl and pearl purl triangle, which is surrounding a gold purl triple tau on a dark blue silk background. There is a white leather roundel sewn in the centre of the apron decorated with a gold purl and pearl purl eastern crown with coloured embroidery threads, which is within a gold purl and pearl purl triangle with rays. Framing the device is a double border of gold purl and cord enclosing text at the top reading 'LONDON'. There is a belt of dark blue fabric and a gold coloured metal buckle in the form of a snake.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Aprons Royal Arch Freemasonry England London Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Regalia Royal Arch Freemasonry England London Grand Rank Aprons
- Associated person:
- Toye, Kenning and Spencer Ltd
- Comments:
- Item catalogued as part of the London On-Line project.
- Content - description:
- Eastern crown, Triple Tau, Snake
- Dimension:
- H: 335 W: 405 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'TOYE, KENNING'
- Inscription content:
- '&'
- Inscription content:
- 'SPENCER LTD'
- Inscription content:
- 'LONDON'
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Royal Arch Freemasonry, London Grand Chapter Rank
- Object number:
- M2009/1549
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Embroidered
- Technique:
- Purl
- Technique:
- Pearl purl
- Technique:
- Leatherwork
- Technique:
- Cast metal
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- Title:
- Organist's collar jewel for Creaton Lodge, No. 1791.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Lodge officer
- Brief description:
- Organist's device in silver coloured metal being a lyre, with a silver coloured metal hanging chain and an inscription on reverse.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Creaton Lodge, No. 1791 [erased], London--Collar Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Collar jewels--Freemasonry--England--Lodge Officers
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Collar Jewels
- Content - description:
- Lyre
- Dimension:
- (with chain) H: 95 W: 37 D: 5 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 03/05/2008
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse TEXT: 'CREATON / LODGE / 1791' METHOD: Engraved SCRIPT TYPE: Block LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Lodge officer
- Object number:
- M2008/127
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Engraved
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- Title:
- Snuff-box in bone, the lid carved with masonic symbolism, circa 1800.
- Object name(s):
- Bone; Snuff-box
- Brief description:
- Rectangular bone snuff-box with curved lid and side pieces. The lid is hinged and is carved in relief with masonic emblems within an oval.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Snuff-boxes--Masonic--Europe
- Associated concept:
- Smoking paraphernalia
- Associated concept:
- Symbolism--Freemasonry--Snuff-boxes
- Content - description:
- Globe-topped columns, Sun, Set square and compass, Tiered steps, Trowel, Gavel, Key, Chequered pavement, Level, Ladder
- Dimension:
- H: 20 W: 97 D: 54
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Object name:
- Bone; Snuff-box
- Object number:
- M2008/738
- Object production date:
- 1800 (circa)
- Object production place:
- n/k
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Worked bone
- Technique:
- Carved
- Technique:
- Pinned
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- Title:
- Past First Principal's collar jewel for Mornington Chapter, No. 1672 presented to E. Comp. A. J. Anstey, 1983-84.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Royal Arch Freemasonry, Past First Principal
- Brief description:
- Gold coloured metal Eastern crown mounted on a triangle, which is on a sunburst. This is framed within a matt roundel with polished 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 Royal Arch Freemasonry England Past First Principals
- Associated concept:
- Regalia Royal Arch Freemasonry England Past First Principals Collar jewels
- Associated person:
- Anstey, A. J., Former owner
- Comments:
- The First Principal of a Royal Arch Chapter is known as 'Zerubbabel' and for this reason many Past First Principal's jewels refer to 'PZ' for ‘Past Zerubbabel’ or 'MEZ' for Most Excellent Zerubbabel.
- Comments:
- As most jewels are manufactured in the same year they are presented, date of manufacture for this jewel is taken to be the same as its presentation date. Please note this manufacture date is speculative as occasionally jewels are manufactured before or even after the date of presentation.
- Content - description:
- Eastern crown, Sunburst
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 16 Dia: 69 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 20/02/2017
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse TEXT: 'E. COMP' A. J. ANSTEY / M.E.Z. / MORNINGTON CHAPTER / No. 1672 / 1983-84' METHOD: Engraved (machine) SCRIPT TYPE: Block LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Collar jewel, Royal Arch Freemasonry, Past First Principal
- Object number:
- M2017/160
- Object production date:
- 1984 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Engraved (machine)
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- Title:
- Jewel presented by Temple Chapter, No. 5, New York, to Samuel Webster.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, United States of America, Royal Arch Freemasonry
- Brief description:
- Hollow shield in silver coloured metal surmounted by a Pythagorean star (five pointed) and a hanging loop. Within the shield is a silver coloured arch with gilt keystone, standing on a gilt chequered pavement and with a silver coloured stepped dais and gilt pedestal. Within the arch is a gilt disc that partially turns on its horizontal axis. On the obverse is an engraved lamb on an open book and within the letters 'H. T. W. S. S. T. K. S.' and on the reverse is engraved the Ark of the Covenant with pick and shovel within a presentation inscription.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Royal Arch Freemasonry--U.S.A.
- Associated person:
- Webster, Samuel, Former owner
- Comments:
- The abbreviation 'H. T. W. S. S. T. K. S.' stands for 'Hiram the Widow's Son sent to King Solomon' and alludes to a biblical passage in II Chronicles on which the Mark ritual is based. However, this abbreviation also features in the ritual and design of Royal Arch Freemasonry in the U.S.A.
- Content - description:
- Pythagorean star, Shield, Arch, Keystone, Chequered pavement, Pedestal, Dais, Lamb, Open book, Ark of the Covenant, Pick, Shovel
- Dimension:
- H: 93 W: 56 D: 5 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'G. HALL...' [remainder of mark worn away]
- Inscription content:
- 'ALBANY'
- Inscription content:
- POSITION: Reverse of central disc TEXT: 'SAMUEL WEBSTER / Temple Chapter, No. 5, St. N.Y.' METHOD: Engraved SCRIPT TYPE: Block LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, United States of America (New York), Royal Arch Freemasonry
- Object number:
- M2010/1534
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- n/k
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Engraved
- Technique:
- Pierced
- User's reference:
- Kupfermann, Elias: “The Development of the English Mark Jewel and its Craftsmen 1780-1856” in Andrew Prescott (ed.) 'Marking Well: A series of essays...' (Lewis Masonic, 2006), pp. 94-106
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- Title:
- Founder's jewel for Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London, 2003.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Silver gilt metal bar infilled with red enamel and with text reading 'FOUNDER'. Ribbon: Ribbed red fabric. Bottom bar: Silver gilt metal bar infilled with red enamel and with text reading '2003'. Hanging device: Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London coat of arms in gold coloured metal and enamel consisting of the United Grand Lodge of England coat of arms in the centre. This has a border of dark blue and white enamel wavy bands, with a gold portcullis above and below and a red enamel sword on each side. Around the arms is a border of matt gold coloured metal with text in relief reading 'METROPOLITAN GRAND CHAPTER OF LONDON'. Pin: Horizontal.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--Provincial--Founders
- Associated concept:
- Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Heraldry--England--Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Heraldry--England--Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London
- Associated person:
- Toye, Kenning and Spencer Ltd
- Associated person:
- Buchanan-Stone, Paul Charles, Former owner
- Content - description:
- Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London coat of arms
- Dimension:
- H: 106 W: 33 D: 4 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 10/11/2010
- Inscription content:
- 'TK&S'
- Inscription content:
- 'TOYE, KENNING &'
- Inscription content:
- 'SPENCER LONDON'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, Birmingham, lowercase d, 2003
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Object number:
- M2010/1705
- Object production date:
- 2003 (circa)
- Object production place:
- England
- Related object number:
- 36344336
- Related object note:
- Related object database number
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Enamelled
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- Title:
- Medal commemorating Doctor Bernhard Beyer, circa 1959.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, Germany
- Brief description:
- Bronze coloured metal medal. On the obverse central to the design is a relief bust of Doctor Bernhard Beyer (1879-1966) (see notes below). Encircling this is a border mounted by relief text reading 'DR. BERNHARD BEYER BAYREUTH / 1879 - 31. MAI - 1959'. On the reverse central to the design is relief text reading 'FÜR HERVORRAGENDE / VERDIENSTE UM FREIMAU- / RERISCHE FORSCHUNG UND / WISSENSCHAFT'. Beneath this is a set square and compass. A space has been left above the text for an inscription. Encircling the medal is relief text reading 'VEREINIGTE GROSSLOGEN VON DEUTSCHLAND'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry Germany
- Comments:
- Doctor Bernhard Beyer (1879-1966) was a German neurologist and freemason. He founded Lodge 'Quatour Coronati', no. 808 in 1951. It was a masonic research lodge belonging to the United Grand Lodges of Germany. He also published many books on freemasonry.
- Comments:
- The German text 'FÜR HERVORRAGENDE / VERDIENSTE UM FREIMAU- / RERISCHE FORSCHUNG UND / WISSENSCHAFT' translates as 'FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO MASONIC RESEARCH AND SCIENCE'.
- Comments:
- The German text 'VEREINIGTE GROSSLOGEN VON DEUTSCHLAND' translates as 'UNITED GRAND LODGES OF GERMANY'.
- Comments:
- The maker's mark 'H. DILLER' 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:
- Doctor Bernhard Beyer, Set square and compass
- Dimension:
- H: n/a W: n/a D: 2 Dia: 60 Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'H. DILLER'
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, Germany
- Object number:
- M2013/1132
- Object production date:
- 1959 (circa)
- Object production place:
- Germany
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
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- Title:
- Medal commemorating the Wichita Scottish Rite Center, Kansas, U.S.A.
- Object name(s):
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Brief description:
- Silver coloured metal medal with hanging loop. On the obverse central to the design is a shield bearing a relief set square and compass enclosing the letter 'G' and above is an All-seeing eye with rays. Surmounting the shield is a relief banner bearing text reading 'A. F. & A. M.'. On the reverse central to the design is a relief depiction of the Wichita Scottish Rite Center (see notes below) and text below reading 'SCOTTISH RITE / TEMPLE / WICHITA'.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Medals Freemasonry U.S.A. Kansas
- Associated concept:
- Architecture--Freemasonry--U.S.A.--Kansas--Wichita--Wichita Scottish Rite Centre
- Comments:
- The Wichita Scottish Rite Center was founded in 1887, the building having been bought from the YMCA (the Center is also referred to as the YMCA Building). It building was transformed into a temple for Scottish Rite masons of Wichita and was officially opened and dedicated in 1908 by James Daniel Richardson (1843–1914), Grand Commander of the Supreme Council, 33° Southern Jurisdiction at the time.
- Comments:
- The maker's mark 'W &
- Comments:
- H. CO.' and 'NEWARK N. J.' belong to the medal manufacturing firm 'Whitehead &
- Comments:
- Hoag' established in 1914. The firm's headquarters were in Newark, New Jersey, America. However they also had an office in the Strand, London. The firm was active between 1914 and 1916.
- 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:
- Set square and compass, All-seeing eye, Rays, Wichita Scottish Rite Temple
- Dimension:
- H: 36 W: 35 D: 1.5 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'W & H. CO.'
- Inscription content:
- 'NEWARK N. J.'
- Object name:
- Metal; Medal, United States of America
- Object number:
- M2013/1495
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- United States of America
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Struck metal
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- Title:
- Founder's jewel for Moelwyn Lodge, No. 3669, 1913.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Gold plated silver bar with a finial at each end and with a foliage motif above and below, infilled with white enamel and with text reading 'FOUNDER'. Ribbon: Ribbed and watered silk in light blue, fading to green. Hanging device: Pythagorean star (five pointed) in gold plated silver and with a central, oval shaped disc painted in colour enamel with a rural scene (Snowdonia National Park). The star is framed by three banners in gold plated silver and infilled with dark blue enamel with text reading 'MOELWYN / LODGE / No. 3669' and at the base of the device is a shield painted in colour enamel with the Welsh dragon. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1910-1919--Founders
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Flags--Wales
- Associated person:
- George Kenning and Son
- Content - description:
- Foliage, Pythagorean star, Snowdonia National Park, Welsh dragon
- Dimension:
- H: 72 W: 33 D: 5 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- n/k
- Inscription content:
- 'GK&S'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, lowercase s, 1913/14
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Founder
- Object number:
- M2002/1682
- Object production date:
- 1913
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Pinned
- Technique:
- Enamelled
- Technique:
- Painted
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Watered
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- Title:
- Apron made from a handkerchief and worn in Ladysmith, Natal by Bro. Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Lang Sims in the Klip County Lodge, No. 2401, circa 1899.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron
- Brief description:
- Cream cotton handkerchief with one corner folded to form a flap. On the point of the flap is a set square and compass in ink, which is surrounding the date '1899', with the text 'Ladysmith' above.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Klip River County Lodge, No. 2401, Ladysmith, Kwazulu-Natal Province--Regalia
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Aprons
- Associated concept:
- Aprons--Freemasonry--England
- Associated person:
- Sims, John Henry Lang, Former owner
- Comments:
- This apron was made during the siege at Ladysmith (Second Boar War) that took place from the 2nd November 1899 and the 28th February 1900. It was used by Bro. Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Lang Sims in the Klip County Lodge, No. 2401. Lodge meetings were conducted when under fire from the enemy.
- Content - description:
- Set square and compass
- Dimension:
- H: W: D: Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 1920/02/--
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron
- Object number:
- M2015/1304
- Object production date:
- 1899 (circa)
- Object production place:
- South Africa
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Hand drawn
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