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Masonic, Jellicoe Lodge No.259 (Petone), jewel, struck in voided gold (9ct, 20.3g, 42x41mm) and blue enamel, no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Wor.Bro.A.T.Hunter/as a Mark of Esteem/from the Bretheren/14/2/50'; another, handcrafted in voided gold, two pieces joined by a gold chain (9ct, tot wt 9.4gm, each 25mm), reverse of one inscribed 'To V.W.Bro.A.T.Hunter/Deputy Master/From W.Bro.F.C.Lightfoot/W/Master/50th Jubilee/1924-1974', the other '1974'. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $750
Orange Order, jewel, handcrafted in silver (50x45mm), by Bock (Bock & Son, Wellington), ribbon and bar with pin-back suspension, bar inscribed 'Presented to/Wor.Sis.V.Bridge/By L.L.O.L. No.4/25.10.50'. Extremely fine, in case of issue.
Estimate $200
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Order of Merit, struck in gold and gilt (9ct, tot wt 23.0g, 45x45mm), by Young & Co (Auckland), reverse inscribed 'This Order/of Merit Was/Conferred Upon/Bro.J.H.L.Watson.C.P./By The/Sydenham Lge.No.4.N.Z./As a Mark of Appreciation for/His Services in the Cause of Buffaloism/and Their Regard for Him as a/Man & Brother/20-4-50'. Very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $550
I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows), jewel, struck in gold (drop 9ct, 5.7g, 30x25mm), ribbon with bar in silver gilt by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Auckland District/Presented to/Bro.F.Brain.P.G./for Meritorious/Services/1951'; another as last by M&K, in gold (9ct, 12.5g, 45x33mm), reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Bro.F.Brain.P.G./Fin.Sec. 1948-1953/By Loyal Kirikiriroa/Lodge/For Meritorious/Services.'; another, Past District Grand Master jewel, struck in gold (9ct, 21.2g, 65x30mm) and enamel, by Young & Co (Auckland), ring top suspension, no ribbon, reverse inscribed 'Auckland District/Presented To/Bro.F.Brain./For Services/Rendered/14th March 1962'. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,000
Masonic, Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of New Zealand, Est. 1890, 50 Years Service badge, c1952, struck in gold (9ct, 16.6g, 33x38mm), M&K (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Bro.G.G.Watts/Raised/9th May 1902'. Solder repair at bottom, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $460
Masonic, Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Of New Zealand, Est. 1890, 50 Years Service badge, c1953, struck in gold (9ct, 15.0g, 33x38mm), by Bock (W.R.Bock, Wellington), pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Bro.P.Hansen/Raised. 8 July 1903'; another, as last but in silver gilt, c1968, reverse inscribed 'W.Bro.A.Cantwell/Raised 11-3-1918'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $600
SOLD $400
First Quinquennial Conference, commemorative medallion, January 1952 'A', in gilt and white enamel (43x31mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Dominion/No.5/Bro.T.Morrissy/1-7-54', probably Masonic or RAOB. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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Masonic, Lodge United Service No.10, ornate handcrafted jewel in gold (9ct, tot wt 34.1g), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Wor.Bro.J.McIntosh/By Officers & Bretheren Of/Lodge United Service/No.10 N.Z.C. 30th June 1954'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $800
Masonic, Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Of New Zealand, Est. 1890, 50 Years Service badge, c1955, struck in gold (9ct, 15.6g, 33x38mm), by Bock (W.R.Bock, Wellington), pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Bro.W.Moore/Raised 24-6-1905'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $400
Masonic, (Order of the Eastern Star), Auckland Chapt. 236, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 10.5g, 36mm), no maker, pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Sis.A.Clark./For Services rendered as WM/12-11-55'; Order of the Eastern Star, Lynn-Avon Chapter No.564, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 14.4g, 45x33mm), by W, pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Sis.A.McLellane/1970-71'; The White Shrine Of Jerusalem, Revalation Shrine, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 17.9g, 38mm), by W, pin-back, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Soj.Esther Walters/by the members of/Revelation Shrine/No.140/W.H.P./1974-75'. Extremely fine and rare awards to women members. (3)
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $1,100
R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Midhurst No. 87 (Taranaki), group of five jewels to 'Bro.F.W.Fabish', 1950-1955, all base metal gilt; also, The New Zealand Red Cross Society (Inc), First-Aid Proficiency Medal, in bronze gilt and enamel, reverse inscribed 'Mr C.Veitmeyer/92'. Very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
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I.O.O.F. (Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), Sunshine Rebekah Lodge No.15 (Nelson), jewel handcrafted in silver, no maker, inscribed on top bar 'Sister S.Mathews/31-3-56'; another, with top bar inscribed 'Pres. To/Wor.Sis. S.Mathews P.M./by L.L.D.L. No.10/for Services Rendered 1958-60'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Pahiatua Lodge 124, jewels in gilt (3) 1953-56, 1953 Coronation, Attendance and Treasurer, inscribed 'Bro. R.C.Stokes'. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Masonic, Grand Lodge of New Zealand, apron badge, uniface, struck in gilt (76mm), no maker, ring back suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/R.W. Bro.F.Prideaux/By Bretheren of Waikato District/18-5-56'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Lodge Eastbourne No.49, a series of jewels awarded to T.Hustwick between 1951 and 1957, includes gilt silver (4), silver and base metals (3). Generally very fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Opononi No.284, Founder jewel, in gilt silver and enamel (50x40mm), on ribbon, by C.J.Garvie, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Bro./G.Wilson H.O.M./For Services Rend/1957'; Inglewood Lodge No. 93, Attendance jewel in silver gilt (45x45mm), on ribbon, no maker, reverse inscribed 'Bro.L.Cramer/21.9.46'; also, Masonic jewel, Rotorua Rose Croix Chapter No.319, in brass and enamel (45x35mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'E. & P. Bro.A.H.Dukeson/Installed W.M.S./7.12.57'; also, stock medal in silver (30x23mm), English maker and hallmark, reverse inscribed 'Special/Winter Show/Auckland/1923'. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
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R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), jewels, in gilt silver and blue enamel (40x40mm) and (38x45), one by Garvie, the other G&B, on ribbons with bar, pins missing from back, inscribed to 'J.C.Rooke/Fitzroy No.66' 1955-57. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Masonic, Order of the Eastern Star, Ch-Ch. Pioneer Chapt.526, struck in gold (9ct, tot wt 29.7g, 38mm) and enamel, by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), ring top, chain and pin-back bar suspension, reverse inscribed 'Presented to/Sis. M.E.Johnstone/In Aprreciation of Services Rendered/W.M./1957-58'. Shield detached at top, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $850
Masonic, Taimau Lodge 331, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 24.2g, 70x48mm), by Worrall & Sons, Auckland, reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Wor.Bro.F.W.Evans/By the Officers & Brethren/Lodge Taimau 331/for Services Rendered as W.M./21st May 1958'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $850
SOLD $650
Masonic, Maungakiekie Lodge No 314, jewel, handcrafted in silver gilt, reverse inscribed 'A.Doel/16th April 1958'. Uncirculated, in a contemporary case with certificate.
Estimate $150
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Masonic, Lodge Moutoa, No.195, jewel, struck in gold (9ct, tot wt 34.9g, 55x38mm) and enamel, by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Pres. To/W.Bro./E.N.Webby.P.M./by Lodge Moutoa/No.195/1958-59'. Scratch on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $800
Masonic, a group of jewels 1952-1959, named to W.T.Knewstubb, includes (2) in gold (9ct, tot wt 36.0g), (2) in silver gilt and (6) in gilt and enamel. Very fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,000
Masonic, lodge jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 7.4g, 65x45mm), reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Wor.Bro.G.Snell/From Bretheren of/Lodge Otago.Kil. No.143/3-12-59'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
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Masonic, Christchurch Lodge No 91, jewel, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 22.9g, 45x50mm), unidentified maker, reverse inscribed 'Presented To Wor.Bro. A.M.Evans/By the Bretheren of/His Lodge/1959-60'; another, Prince of Wales Chapter No.31, handcrafted in gold (9ct, tot wt 16.5g, 32mm), reverse inscribed 'Presented by W.V. Ex Comp. A.M.Evans/As A Token/Of Esteem/1971'. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,000
R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Island Lodge 134, Secretary, Primo, Attendance and Order of Merit jewels, the first three in gilt and enamel, the last in gold (9ct, tot wt 27.8g, 48x36mm), no makers, all inscribed to Bro.R.M.K.Law, between 1956 and 1960. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $700
Masonic, Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Of New Zealand, Est. 1890, 50 Years Service badge, c1960, struck in gold (9ct, 13.6g, 33x38mm), by Bock (W.R.Bock, Wellington), pin-back, reverse inscribed 'W.Bro. R.K.G.Hardie/Raised 11-4-1910'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $380
R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), Kaponga Lodge 143, c1960s, a group of five lodge jewels, mostly in gilt and enamel, to Bro P.Noonan. Mostly very fine. (5)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), c1950-1960s, various jewels, most in gilt and enamel. Fine - very fine. (7)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), jewels awarded to Bro. W.G.Harris, 1950s-1960s, Lodge Taupo No.117 (3), Wairakei No.240 (3) and Katikati No.195 (2); another, Bro. M.Maniopoto, Attendance, Wairakei No.240, 30-8-68. Good very fine, most in silver. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
R.A.O.B. (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), a collection of jewels c1950s-1960s to Bro. J.F.Goeffic, includes Pride of Arapuni (Waikato), Wanganui, Cambridge, Waikato and one for J.L.Goeffic (Napier, 1933, in silver), other than the last, all base metal with enamel. Generally very fine. (11)
Estimate $150
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