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I.O.O.F. (Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), handcrafted in silver and gold (48x45mm), no maker, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed 'I.O.O.F./For Introducing New Members' and 'Bro.F.Sayliss/Waipukurau/Lodge/No.116./1926.' Toned, very fine.
Estimate $220
Passed in
Masonic, Taku Hoa Chapter No 32, jewel in gold (9ct, tot wt 18.8g, 37mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/V.Ex.Comp./R.H.Free, I.P.Z./1926'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $500
I.O.O.F. (Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), Tahakopa Lodge No. 91, in silver with nickel shield (43x43mm), unknown maker (possibly English hallmarked), ring top suspension, obverse inscribed 'I.O.O.F./For Introducing New Members/Bro R.G.Poultney/1927'. Good, having been in a fire.
Estimate $60
Passed in
Masonic Lodge, Trafalgar Chapter 157, in handcrafted silver gilt (36mm), by L.Kerr (Louis Kerr, Nelson), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/M. Ex. Comp, W.F.Pellew./P.Z./for/25 Years Services Rendered/13/4/26'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
Masonic, Christchurch Lodge No 91, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 26.3g, 50x50mm), unidentified maker (probably Frank Grady, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Presented/To/Wor.Bro.T.R.Bagrie P.M./By Bretheren of/Christchurch Lodge No.91/19th Decr. 1927'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $700
R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Lyttelton, jewels in silver and enamel (1) and gilt (2), to Bro.V.H.Rees, 1927; Wellington (Grand Council), jewels in bronze and gilt (1) and silver gilt (5), to Bro.P.H.Brattle, 1947-1957; Hutt Valley, jewels in silver gilt (2) and bronze gilt (1) to Bro.W.G.Hammington, 1958-1972. Very fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $250
Passed in
RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Grand Council jewel, in gilt silver and blue enamel (50x40mm), by L.S. (L.Simpson & Co., London, on ribbon with bar and pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Tuatahi/Lodge/Presented/To/Primo. W.Mullis./For Attendance/3rd Dec/1927'. Extremely fine, in a case by L.Simpson.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
I.O.O.F. (Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), North Auckland District, jewel, handcrafted in silver with (60x60mm), no maker, inscribed on top bar 'Presented to/Bro.Albert Oxenham P.G./For Services Rendered/June 1928'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Masonic, Eden Lodge 893, 1928 Past Master's jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 19.7g, 40mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Sir/R.L.Clow/PM/by Officers & Members/Eden 893/R.B.P.'; another, Zealandia Lodge 2072 EC, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 19.1g, 65x43mm), reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Wor.Bro.H.J.M.Clow P.M./Zealandia Lodge/2072 E.C./1944'. Extremely fine, both cased. (2)
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,000
Rechabites, I.O.R.N.Z.86. (Independent Order of Rechabites New Zealand), Wellington, Past Provincial Chief Ruler, jewel, struck in gilt and enamel (50x38mm), by Mayer & Kean, Wellington, reverse inscribed 'L.Johnson./1928-29./1929-30.'; another, N.Z. Central District No.86, struck in silver gilt and enamel (40x32mm), by M&K (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Sister L.Johnson./D.S.F.M./1928-31'; another, P.D.C.R., struck in silver gilt and enamel (50x38mm), reverse inscribed 'Sister L.A.Johnson/D.C.R. No 86 District/1952-55'; also Queensland Justices Assn, lapel badges (2) and a Lumsden NZ 'Kingston Flyer' badge. Very fine - extremely fine, the first three illustrated. (6)
Estimate $250
Passed in
U.A.O.D. (United Ancient Order of Druids), presentation wooden gavel, (280x120x50mm), with silver shield (40x33mm), by N. & Son (Nettleship & Son, Wanganui), inscribed 'U.A.O.D./Presented By/P.A.Ds/Aramoho Druids/for 6 Ritual Contests/1926-1929/Poss.Points 900', another shield attached, in silver (40x33mm), no maker, inscribed 'Won by/Bishop Lodge/1929'. Very fine.
Estimate $240
Passed in
Masonic, Lodge Huia No.171, Palm(erston) N(or)th, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 18.2g, 50x38mm), by G.S.R., reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Bro.W.J.Robertson/by the Officers & Bretheren of Lodge Huia, 1928-30'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $550
Druids, Maitai Lodge No.15 (Nelson), fob medal handcrafted in gold (9ct, 12.9g, 29mm), by PHK, ring top and bar with pin-back suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/P.A.Bro.E.Bennetts/Maitai Lodge/18.11.29/2nd Term as A.D.'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Grand High Order Of Kiwi, 'Once Pals Always Pals', c1930s, struck in brass and enamel (24mm), by Dempster, ring top suspension, numbered '424' on reverse. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Masonic, Grand Lodge of New Zealand, c1930s, jewel in gilt and enamel (57x43mm); another, in voided brass (78mm), crossed sword and stick; another, in voided silver (76mm), missing centrepiece. All with ring top suspensions, no maker's marks, very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
Passed in
M.U. (Manchester Unity) Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Loyal Good Intent Lodge No.4369 (Auckland), jewel, struck in gold (9ct, 8.5g, 40x23mm), no maker, ring top and ribbon suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Sister D.T.Duncan/First Lady/Past Grand/1930'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows, c1930s, Past President's jewel, struck in silver gilt and enamel (45x30mm); another, P.G. neck badge, struck in silver gilt and enamel (40x27mm). Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
(Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), Tasman Lodge No.123, handcrafted jewel in silver (60x60mm), no maker, top bar inscribed 'Tasman Lodge No.123/Presented to Bro.T.A.Kenning/for services Rendered 8.4.30'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
MUIOOF (Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows), handcrafted in gold (9ct, 13g, 32x32mm) by Harty, bar and ribbon suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/P.P.G.M/Eric N.Moore/By Lyttelton Dist./M.U.I.O.O.F./On The Completion Of/His Term Of Office/As/Prov.G.M./Mch.13/1930'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $340
Masonic Lodge, Crown Chapter No.56, jewel in gold (9ct, tot wt 11.9g, 32mm), unknown maker, on ribbon with bars and pin-back suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/V.E.Comp./B.E.E.Stall P.Z./As A Mark/Of Esteem/Oct.20.1930'; hand engraved in gold (9ct, 6.0g, 33x27mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Rly/Employees/S.B./Society/B.E.E.Stall/President/1916'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $700
SOLD $460
Druids, Dunedin, a small group of silver competition medallions, c1900s-1930s: R.A.C. Otago No.1, Walsh Trophy, handcrafted in voided silver (38mm), reverse inscribed 'V.A. Charge Comptn/A.Walker.'[illustrated]; another, Baird Trophy, handcrafted in voided silver (32mm); another, hand engraved in silver and gold (42x30mm), reverse inscribed 'Arch Druid's Charge/Won By/A.Walker/Pride of Mornington'; another handcrafted Scottish thistle in silver (40x35mm), reverse inscribed 'Bro. Walker.'[illustrated]; another, hand crafted 8 pointed star, in silver (48mm), reverse inscribed 'Steel Trophy/Won by/Bro. Walker/D.P.I. Charge'; also, W.R.F.S.U., struck in silver (35x25mm), hallmark for Birmingham 1926, inscribed 'J.F.Walker/7 A Side/1927'; also, attendance medal, hand engraved in silver (30mm), with '1906' suspension bar, reverse inscribed 'L.Horwood/for Attendance/1905', all without makers' names and with ring top suspensions. Fine - very fine. (7)
Estimate $250
Passed in
Masonic Lodge, Hercules Lodge No 36, 1880-1930 Jubilee jewel, in gilt (30mm), no maker, ribbon and bar with pin-back suspension. Very fine.
Estimate $60
Passed in
Masonic, Lodge Oceanic No. 154 N.Z.C., jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 27.6g, 70x50mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Wor.Bro.R.J.Brown/by the Members of/Lodge Oceanic No.154 (N.Z.C.)/as a mark of esteem & in Recognition/of Services Rendered to his Lodge 15.10.31'; another, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 19.3g, 35mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/V.E.Comp./R.J.Brown/by the Companions of/Maori R.A.Chapter/No. XXVIII/for Services Rendered/1934-35'; fob medal, hand engraved in gold (9ct, 7.0g, 32x32mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed with Masonic symbol 'Y'; also, Victory Medal 1914-19. 12000 Cpl.R.J.Brown.N.Z.E.F. Impressed. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,500
Masonic, jewels, Grand Lodge of New Zealand, hand engraved in gilt and enamel (50x40mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Pres. To/Wor.Bro.John Buchanan/P.C.S.Works/By the Bretheren of/Lodge Matuara 174/Oct 1931'; Lodge Mataura 174, handcrafted in gold (probably 9ct, 14.9g, 67x50mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Wor.Bro.I.G.Buchanan/W.M.1948-49/As a Mark of Esteem/Mataura N.Z./Oct.1950'; another, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 12.9g, 50x23mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented to Wor.Bro. John Buchanan/After 25 Years as Treasurer/Mataura N.Z., 1946', obverse inscribed 'Presented to/Wor.Bro.I.G.Buchanan/Oct/1966'; 50 Years Service badge, struck in gold (9ct, 16.1g, 33x40mm), by Bock (W.R.Bock, Wellington), missing pin from reverse, inscribed 'R.W.Bro.J.Buchanan/Raised 9 Jan.1906'; another, but gilt and enamel (38x35mm), no maker, pin-back, reverse inscribed 'W Bro I.G.Buchanan/Initiated/26-2-1944'. Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,000
Masonic, Lodge Southland, jewel, handcrafted in gold (15ct, tot wt 19.2g, 60x50mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Wor Bro W.R.Allen/By Members Of/Lodge Southland/As A Token Of Esteem/18th Nov 1931'. Good very fine.
Estimate $1,150
SOLD $850
RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Napier Lodge No 6584, jewel struck in gold (9ct, 18.0g, 40x40mm) with enamel, on ribbon with top bar, by C. & Co., hallmark for Birmingham 1932, pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Bro./W.H.Bond C.P./for Services Rendered/during the/H.B.Earthquake/Feb. 3. 1931'. Very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $480
RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Napier L'(od)ge No.6394, stock medal, hand decorated in gold (9ct, 31g, 135x40mm) and enamel, by C. & Co., hallmark for Birmingham 1931, pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Presented/To/Bro.W.Sharp.K.O.M./For/His Services In/Establishing Buffaloism/In Hawkes Bay. N.Z./April 1927 to June 1930'. Very fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $750
U.A.O.D. (United Ancient Order of Druids), fob medal, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 9.7g, 38x35mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Melrose Lodge/Pres.to/P.A.Bro A.A.Barritt/2nd Time P.A./2-6-31'; Trinity C.C., stock fob medal, uniface, struck in silver (32x23mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Trinity C.C./1924-25/A.Barrett (sic)/Bowling Av'; also, British, hand engraved in voided silver and gold (38x38mm), English maker and hallmark, pin-back (broken off), reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Tom Barritt/By H.Smith/Hall Inn/Burnley/1897'. Fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
I.O.O.F. (Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), South Otago District Lodge (No.) 1, jewel in silver, no maker, clasp inscribed 'Presented to Bro.G.D.Smart.P.G./in appreciation for Services Rendered as/District Secretary - Dunedin 10.3.32.'; another jewel in silver, I.O.O.F. Ruth Lodge No.4, no maker, bar inscribed 'Presented to Sister A.Smart.P.N.G./from Ruth Lodge No.4. I.O.O.F/Dunedin - 2/4/1932'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $300
Passed in
Masonic, Gisborne Encampment No.2, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 15.4g, 40x38mm), inscribed on bar 'P.G.P./J.Foster.1932'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $400