Bidspirit auction | Silver and Enamel British Masonic

Silver and Enamel British Masonic Regalia including Past Master Breast Jewels - A collection of British silver Masonic regalia, comprising four breast jewels and loose collar pendants. The set includes a Past Master breast jewel for the De Montfort Lodge No. 5155, Henley-in-Arden, featuring a central circular enamel crest with a lion rampant, suspended from a light blue silk ribbon. The reverse is engraved: Presented to WOR. BRO. F. G. MEIR. By the Brethren of the Lodge in Appreciation of his SERVICES AS WOR. MASTER DURING THE YEAR 1985-86. A set square pendant attached below features the 47th Proposition of Euclid. A second Past Master jewel for Archimedes Lodge features a hand-painted enamel scene of a figure on a shoreline with a palm tree, and a third jewel for Warton Lodge No. 8411 is decorated with an enamel architectural scene within an archway. The pieces are constructed from hallmarked silver with gilt finishes and enamel detailing. The reverse of the metal components bears several British hallmarks including a crown and 375 indicating 9ct gold fineness, an anchor for the Birmingham assay office, and a date letter L. Maker marks S&W and S. K. & S. are present in rectangular cartouches. Two original presentation cases with silk and velvet linings are included. Weight: 189g (inclusive of ribbons and cases).