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Title:
Plate jewel with masonic symbolism (undated).
Object name(s):
Jewels; Jewel, Plate
Brief description:
Brass coloured metal plate jewel in the shape of a set square with engraved masonic symbolism. At the top of the set square is a sun. To the left going downwards is a moon, a set square, seven stars and some wheat. Passing downwards to the right is a Volume of Sacred Law, a set square and compass, the 47th proposition of Euclid, and an ashlar with a lewis coming from the top. The reverse has a beaded engraved pattern around the edge and there is a hanging loop on the top.
Collection:
Museum of Freemasonry
Acquisition method:
Donation
Associated concept:
Jewels--Freemasonry--England--1700-1819
Associated concept:
Silverwork--Jewels--1700-1819
Associated concept:
Symbolism--Freemasonry--Jewels--1700-1819
Content - description:
Sun, Moon, Volume of Sacred Law, Set square, Set square and compass, Seven stars, 47th proposition of Euclid, Wheat, Ashlar with a lewis
Dimension:
H: 59 W: 91 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
Entry date:
n/k
Object name:
Jewels; Jewel, Plate
Object number:
M2009/3168
Object production date:
n/k
Object production place:
n/k
Reproduction format:
Digital image
Technique:
Cast metal
Technique:
Plated
Technique:
Engraved (hand)

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/a56920ec-1e70-314f-b228-f419dfb44e53

Use licence for this record: CC BY

Attribution for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/a56920ec-1e70-314f-b228-f419dfb44e53, Museum of Freemasonry, CC BY

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