- Title:
- Special Bi-Centenary Jewel for St. George's Lodge, No. 140, 1765-1965.
- Object name(s):
- Jewels; Jewel, Special Bi-Centenary
- Brief description:
- Top bar: Matt gold plated silver bar with text in relief reading 'ESTB.1765', within a polished trim. Ribbon: Ribbed and watered silk in light blue. Ribbon device: Matt gold plated silver bar in the form of a horizontal column, with text in relief reading '1765 / 1965'. At the centre is text reading “CC” infilled with dark blue enamel. Hanging device: Image of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, in gold plated silver and relief. It is framed within a ring of gold plated silver, with text in polished relief reading 'ST. GEORGE'S LODGE No. 140 / CENTENARY', within a polished trim. Surmounting the device is a set square and compass in gold plated silver with foliage design. Pin: Vertical.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1960-1969--Anniversaries
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1960-1969--Specials
- Associated concept:
- Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1910-1919
- Associated concept:
- Saint George's Lodge, No. 140, London--Jewels
- Associated concept:
- Badges (logos)--Freemasonry--Saints--St. George
- Associated person:
- C. Weeden and Sons, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
- Comments:
- St. George's 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, Set square and compass, St. George, Column
- Dimension:
- H: 104 W: 40 D: 7 Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 04/11/1987
- Inscription content:
- 'C.W.'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, lowercase q, 1911/12
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Jewels; Jewel, Special Bi-Centenary
- Object number:
- M1987/133
- Object production date:
- 1912
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Cast metal
- Technique:
- Plated
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Watered
Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/06d2f9a3-818c-3da6-b70c-bd3baabd78ff
Use licence for this record: CC BY
Attribution for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/06d2f9a3-818c-3da6-b70c-bd3baabd78ff, Museum of Freemasonry, CC BY
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