Origin/date

UK, c. 1780 or c. 1878 

(Harris dates this jewel to the end of the 18th century. While the auction catalogue of the Baylot collection dates it to the second half of the 19th century, which would be more in line with the inscription: 1878.)

Material and Dimensions

Silver with paste stones. 6 cm x 7,5 cm.

Description

Paste jewel with the letter “G”  in the centre of the jewel,  on a background of blue enamel, which is typical of many Scottish and Irish past master’s jewels. Inscribed: “Presented to Br. A. Edwards P.M. by the brethren of lodge 227, 1878.”

Provenance

UK, private dealer.

Literature

Harris, Trevor I., The medals and jewels of British Freemasonry. In consultation with and in support of The Library and Museum Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London. London: Trevor I. Harris Publications, 2007, p. 19

Collection Jean Baylot, Franc-Maçonnerie et Compagnonnage. (Auction catalogue) Paris - Nouveau Drouot - Salle 9, Le samedi 30 Juin 1984, à 11 h. et à 14 h. 15 et le dimanche 1er Juillet 1984, à 11 h. et à 14h. 15, item 12.