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WWI, Bromley and District Charity cup, enamelled silver fob by JD & Co,'Runners Up/1919-20/R.E.Hawell'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Masonic badges, Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, 1920, 1923, 1925 (2), in silver gilt and enamel, with loop mounts, by Spencer, London; Steward's badge, 1946, in gilt and enamel, by Kenning & Son, London; Royal Masonic Insitution for Girls, Steward's badge, 1934, in silver, gilt and enamel, by Kenning & Son, London; Ancient Order of Foresters (2), in silver and enamel, with ribbon and suspension bar (one cased); Richard Henry Holmes Masonic Benevolent Society Fund, 1923, badge in silver gilt and enamel, by NBS. Very fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
URDU Senior Cambridge medal, 1927-28, in silver (36mm), with suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'St Edmund's College/A.P.McMahon/Shillong'; Victoria College of Music medal, undated, in bronze (38mm), reverse inscribed, 'Awarded to/Laurel E.A.Ferguson/For/Pianoforte Playing/Preparatory Grade/Newcastle Centre/June 11th 1913'. The last medal with some verdigris at top right edge, otherwise very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, Primo jewel in silver gilt and enamel, pin suspender clasp, 'The Grand Lodge, Mother Lodge of the World', hallmarked for Louis Simpson, London 1924, reverse inscribed, 'Presented To/Primo R.Johnston/Excell Lodge.'; another jewel in silver gilt and enamel, pin suspender clasp inscribed, 'Campbell Lodge.1168.', ribbon for Grand Council, hallmarked for Louis Simpson, London 1933, reverse inscribed, 'Presented/To/Primo R.Johnston/For Services Rendered./10th Jan./1934.' Tape residue on back of both ribbons, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Prize and other fobs, oval shield above stylised wreath in 9ct gold (28x24mm; 9.0g), reverse inscribed, 'C.H. Watson Cup/Championship/Runner-up/1926/F.C.Murphy'; gold disc set into sterling silver wreath with scroll above (30x24mm), centre with tennis players, reverse, unnamed; sterling silver Maltese cross with crown above (34x27mm), central monogram inscribed initials, 'JOD', reverse, plain; sterling silver handcrafted design (33x27mm), central shield inscribed with initials, 'DH'. Good fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $170
SOLD $160
Fraternal organisations, Ancient Order of Foresters, Past Chief Ranger jewel in gilt silver, monogram initials 'PCR' affixed to ribbon, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Wor. Bro. C.Walshan G.C.R./G.C. No.3/1933-4'; Masonic Royal Arch jewel; Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, Secretary jewel, Rochdale Lge 1787, in gilt silver hallmarked for Birmingham 1921, front inscribed, 'Presented/To/Arthur/Stead/For Services/Rendered/1921-1922'; RAOB jewel, handcrafted in silver, gilt and enamel, hallmarked for London 1927, Chepstow Gate No.8147, reverse inscribed, 'Presented To/Bro. Don Trivitt C.P./By Bro./Charles N. Stenner R.O.H./25.9.50'; Kangaroo (1st Degree) jewels (2), in gilt and enamel, one for GAB (Grand Australasian Banner) and inscribed on reverse, 'Pres to/Bro/B.Brennan/Lodge/Merrylands/153/'79'; Certified Primo (2nd Degree) jewels (2), one hallmarked for Sheffield 1963, reverse inscribed, 'Bro./Ronald Simpson/Raised/11-8-64/Four Borders Lodge/8848', the other with reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Primo H.C.Smith/Raised/24.10.1929'; also RAOB sew on badge in gilt and enamel; Independent Order of Rechabites Salford Unity, sew on badge in gilt pressed metal and one smaller fraternal badge. Display mounted on two boards, fine - good very fine. (11)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Masonic breast badge, R.M.B.I., 1937, 'Kodes La Adona', in silver gilt and enamel, by T&S. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Badges, one for United Church (?) 'I Seek Truth', enamelled voided cross in circle; ARP (Air Raid Precautions) in original box and a tray of coins, New Zealand halfcrown, 1933 (2) 1947, crowns, 1949, 1953 (2), dollar, 1969 plus Royal Visit medal; Australian penny, 1913 and sixpence 1957. Fair - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Masonic jewels, various Royal Institutions for Boys and Girls Stewards jewels, others for Founders, commemoratives and a Grand Lodge Charity jewel as well as a Past Master's jewel for Aries Lodge No.5086 named to Harold Arrowsmith, 19th Master, 1949. Display mounted on two boards, mostly very fine - extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Masonic Royal Arch Chapter, I.P.Z. jewel, Empire Chapter No.2108 with armorial crest as suspender, in silver gilt and enamel with jewels in crown, hallmarked for Spencer, London 1952, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to Ex.Comp.Eric E. Van Lennep, M.C. by the members of Empire Chapter No.2108 in recognition of his services as M.E.Z. 1953-54.' In case of issue by Spencer & Co, extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Masonic jewels, Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, including Grand Council, Queen's Lodge No.524, breast jewel, in silver gilt and enamel, by L.Simpson, London, inscribed on reverse 'Presented to Bro.T.G.Jack 1955' (cased); Grand Lodge of England, Crown & County Lodge No.3861, breast jewel in silver gilt and enamel, inscribed on reverse 'Presented to Bro.George R.Engledow Initiated in the/Crown and County/Lodge/No.3861/on the/8Jan 1925'; Nemo Mortilium Omnibus Horis Sapit, in silver gilt and enamel, with two bars inscribed '1st Deg. 14.2.58' and 2nd Deg. 6-5-60', inscribed on reverse 'Bro./Ivor D.Ingham/Pinhoe/Lodge No.6931/Exalted/20.3.64' (missing pin); another, with bar inscribed '2nd Deg. 28.7.58', inscribed on reverse 'Bro./Thomas H.Carroll/Fred Arthur Morris/Lodge No.4836/Exalted/23.10.61' (missing first bar and pin); fob with handcrafted surround, in silver gilt and enamel, by C&Co, inscribed on reverse 'Presented/to/C.W.G.Armstrong C.P./For/Services Rendered/During/1928; badge, in silver and enamel, with loop mount, inscribed on reverse 'Presented to/Bro.George Tucker/for/Services Rendered/1931-32'; handcrafted badge in silver and enamel, inscribed on reverse 'Presented to/Primo.J.Williams/with best wishes from/Lodge United 184/R.A.O.B./Oct 7th 1913'. Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Masonic jewels, Royal Ark Mariners' breast jewels (2, member and officer); another member's jewel for Edmund Taylor Lodge 296; Royal Arch Mason Supreme Grand Chapter collar badge; Knight's Templar Red Cross of Constantine breast jewel; Knight of Malta breast jewel; Masonic and Military KHS St John Evangelist Holy Sepulchre breast jewel; Masonic Royal and Select Masters member's jewel with gilt letter P affixed to ribbon; Order of the Eastern Star Jubilee 1954 badge; trio of miniature jewels for Royal Ark Mariner, Red Cross of Babylon and Royal Master Degree; also lapel badges (2) for Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution of N.S.W. and Lodge Prince Edward 15 Years. Display mounted on board, mostly very fine - good very fine. (11 + trio)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Masonic breast jewels, Centenary jewel of Sydney Lodge of M.M.M. No. 0, 1959, by Fred Shepherd; Ark Mariner's jewel; Mark Master Mason's jewel; Great Priory of Scotland, Order of the Temple member's jewel, also Knight of Malta jewels (2, one with white lions, one with red lions) both with suspension brooch 'Braids'; Rosicrucian Society in Scotland, First Order jewel with IV woven onto ribbon (Grade IV - Philosophus); Royal Arch Mason's Founder jewel, all jewels except third in gilt and mostly with enamel. Display mounted on board, mostly very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Masonic Lodge commemorative jewel, Sapper Lodge No 9085, for Investiture of H.R.H.Prince of Wales, 1969, in gilt and enamel by Parry, B'ham, unnamed. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
The Churchill Centenary medals, 1974, in silver (38mm) (24 different) by John Pinches; also 1966 medal in bronze and 1885 medalet. In plush album of issue, fine - FDC. (26)
Estimate $400
SOLD $340
Masonic jewel, Original Member's jewel, Continuity Lodge No.4651, in silver, gilt and enamel, with ribbon and suspender bar, by G.K.&S, in G.Kenning & Son case; 'Let Justice Be The Guide of All Your Actions', badge in gold and enamel (9ct, approx 8gm, 27mm) by G.K.&S. Nearly extremely fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Masonic jewels, Royal Arch Chapter Companion jewels (3, one voided issue and two with gemstone surrounds); Scottish Royal Arch Companion's jewel. The last with damaged ribbon, two of the first three missing pin, otherwise very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Masonic jewels, Founder jewel, West Wickham Lodge No.2948, in silver and enamel with Grand Deacon bird emblem affixed on ribbon; Founder jewel, Aldgate Ward Lodge No.3939, in gilt silver and enamel with Junior Grand Warden emblem affixed to ribbon; Member's jewel, The Navy Lodge No.2612 in silver and enamel, with Royal lion and crown emblem affixed to ribbon; Royal Masonic Institution Boys, Steward's jewel in silver and enamel with emblem affixed to ribbon; Royal Masonic Hospital Permanent Steward's jewel in silver, reverse inscribed, 'Bro. H.Martin/No.162'; Most Excellent Master Mason jewel; Mark Master Mason jewel; Masonic charitable fund Life Governor jewel; another charitable jewel; Order of Eastern Star lapel badge; Order of the Rainbow Worthy Advisor 'Lidcombe' badge; Order of the Rainbow lapel badge; Order of the Rainbow for Girls Merit Badge with seven bars; Victoria Lodge No.147 Centenary jewel. Display mounted on three boards, very fine - extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter First Grand Principal jewel in gilt with three genuine diamonds, maker's mark, E.S. Ribbon with foxing, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Masonic Lodge, collar jewels, no ribbons, Grand Officer (2); Treasurer; Past Master; Tyler; Director of Ceremonies; Inner Guard; Craft Lodge Square and Compass; Steward; Chaplain (3, one small and two large). Very fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Masonic Lodge, jewels of office and regalia embellishments, a few in silver but mostly base metal, some items include Master of Lodge (2), Past Master of Lodge, Grand Steward (2), Grand Organist, Grand Director of Ceremonies, Junior Grand Warden, Grand Chaplain, and others. No ribbons, mostly very fine - extremely fine. (31)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Masonic jewels, various issues, noted Knight of Rose Croix 18th Degree collar and breast jewels; Order of Secret Monitor 2nd Degree breast jewel; Royal Arch Chapter Companion's jewel (2, one damaged); St John's jewel; Royal and Select Masters Officer's jewel with St George and dragon emblem affixed to ribbon; other Scottish Rite issues; Past Master's jewel marked H.V.K.E.M.B.L. Some missing ribbons, a few with no suspension, otherwise fine - very fine. (12)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Masonic jewels, Allied Masonic Degrees set of five miniatures swing mounted on bar, includes degrees for St Lawrence the Martyr, Knight of Constantinople with three swords affixed to ribbon, Red Cross of Babylon, Grand Tylers Solomon with G.T. of KS clasp and sword in hand emblem affixed to ribbon, Grand High Priest; also Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners full size jewel. Very fine. (1 + set of 5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Masonic Lodge, Past Master collar jewel, no ribbon; Director of Ceremonies collar jewel, no ribbon; square level attachment from apron (4 different); pair of metal and enamel tassels for Past Master apron. Display mounted on board, very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland and Isle of Man, Patina collection of retrospective patterns, all dated 1808, in three different base metal alloys, struck c2000 in England. Arranged in two Lighthouse coin trays, FDC. (32)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100