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Title:
Apron, collar and jewel for a Past Grand Steward presented to Bro. W. J. Franklin of Lodge of Felicity, No. 58, 1868-69.
Object name(s):
Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward; Collar, Grand Steward; Collar jewel, Grand Steward
Brief description:
(Apron) Rectangular apron with triangular flap in white leather with a deep border of ribbed silk in crimson and with three levels sewn in crimson silk and edged with silver pearl purl, two on the apron and one on the flap. Suspended from the flap are two ribbons of ribbed silk in crimson, ended with bars of pearl purl and bullion tassels. The apron is lined with red satin and has a purple fabric belt with cast metal snake buckle. (Collar and jewel) Collar in ribbed silk in crimson, lined in satin and edged with Russian braid. A metal cord extends at the apex of the collar to a metal embroidered button with chequerboard design. Another cord is suspended from the collar on which hangs a jewel in gold coloured metal. At the centre of the jewel is a cornucopia between the legs of a compass on a red enamel background and mounted within a matt border with text in polished relief reading 'PAST GRAND STEWARD' with a foliage motif. There is a presentation inscription on reverse.
Collection:
Museum of Freemasonry
Acquisition method:
Donation
Associated concept:
Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards--Aprons
Associated concept:
Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards--Collars
Associated concept:
Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards--Collar jewels
Associated concept:
Aprons--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards
Associated concept:
Collars--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards
Associated concept:
Collar jewels Freemasonry England Past Grand Stewards
Associated concept:
Felicity, Lodge of, No. 58, London--Jewels
Associated person:
Franklin, William J., Former owner
Content - description:
Level, Cornucopia, Compass, Foliage
Dimension:
(Apron) H: 340 W: 405 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
Dimension:
(Collar and jewel) H: 550 W: n/a D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
Entry date:
27/09/2004
Inscription content:
POSITION: Reverse of collar jewel TEXT: 'Bro. W. J. Franklin / FELICITY No. 58 / STEWARD to / GRAND LODGE 1868-69' METHOD: Engraved SCRIPT TYPE: Gothic and block LANGUAGE: English TRANSLATION: n/a NOTE: n/a
Object name:
Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward; Collar, Grand Steward; Collar jewel, Grand Steward
Object number:
M2004/1588/8-/10
Object production date:
1869 (circa)
Object production place:
England
Related object number:
35371916
Related object note:
Related object database number
Reproduction format:
Digital image
Technique:
Leatherwork
Technique:
Woven
Technique:
Sewn
Technique:
Embroidered
Technique:
Cast metal
Technique:
Russian braid
Technique:
Pearl purl
Technique:
Bullion
Technique:
Enamel
Technique:
Plated
Technique:
Engraved

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