- Title:
- Apron, gauntlets, collar and jewel for a Grand Treasurer worn by W. Bro. Edward James Lowther, 1924.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Rank; Gauntlets, Grand Rank; Collar, Grand Rank; Collar jewel, Grand Rank
- Brief description:
- (Apron) Rectangular apron in white leather with a triangular flap and border of ribbed silk, in dark blue, edged in gold lace and finished in gold fringe. Suspended from the flap are two ribbons in similar silk, each ended with a bar of gold purl and pearl purl with gold bullion tassels. There are three levels gold embroidered, one on the flap and two on the apron. At the centre of the apron is the device of a Grand Treasurer, gold embroidered and spangled, being a key within a wreath of wheat and acacia tied with a ribbon. The apron is lined in blue silk with a belt in dark blue elasticated silk with gilt snake buckle. (Collar) Collar in ribbed silk, in dark blue and edged in gold lace. The collar is gold embroidered and spangled with wheat on the left and acacia on the right, meeting at the apex of the collar. The collar is lined with dark blue silk. Suspended from it is the jewel of a Past Grand Treasurer in gold plated silver, oval shaped with a central disc of dark blue enamel on which is a key. The border around the enamel is matt with a wreath of wheat and acacia in relief. (Gauntlets) Pair (2) of gauntlets in dark blue satin with gold lace trim and the base finished with gold fringe. On one side of each gauntlet is a key within a wreath of wheat and acacia in gold embroidery.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Bequest
- Associated concept:
- Regalia Freemasonry England Grand Rank Aprons
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank--Collars
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank--Collar jewels
- Associated concept:
- Regalia Freemasonry England Grand Rank Gauntlets
- Associated concept:
- Aprons Freemasonry England Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Collars--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Collar jewels--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank
- Associated concept:
- Gauntlets--Freemasonry--England--Grand Rank
- Associated person:
- George Kenning and Son
- Associated person:
- Lowther, Edward James, 1860-1936, Former owner
- Content - description:
- Key, Level, Wheat, Acacia
- Dimension:
- (Apron) H: 450 W: 510 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Dimension:
- (Collar and jewel) H: 516 W: 416 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Dimension:
- (Gauntlets) H: 199 W: 189 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 07/12/1938
- Inscription content:
- Stamped under flap of apron: 'GEORGE KENNING / MASONIC DEPOTS / LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW / LONDON / AND MANCHESTER'
- Inscription content:
- On jewel: 'G.K'
- Inscription content:
- Sterling silver, London, uppercase H, 1883/84
- Inscription type:
- Hallmark
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Rank; Gauntlets, Grand Rank; Collar, Grand Rank; Collar jewel, Grand Rank
- Object number:
- M2009/767/1-/3
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
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