Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 17 May 2023
Irish Freemasonry: two jewels
Irish Freemasonry: two jewels, the first a paste-set and enamel Past Master's Jewel for Lodge No 234 Kinsale to C. L. Love who was Worshipful Master for 1931, openwork square and compasses, the main limbs set with rows of simulated diamonds with a further large simulant below the loose ring suspension, central opening occupied by a paste set pendant with 'G' to a blue enamel ground, edge engraved with lodge and presentation details, some enamel damage but better than very fine; the other a 19th century Irish Royal Arch Chapter Jewel, engraved and pierced 38mm, displaying a hexagram with a keystone to the centre and shamrocks to the angles all within a circular border, scrolling projection below enclosing a triple tau, ring suspension, the ribbon mounted with finely engraved bars and buckle, extremely fine. [2]
(round one is 37.74mm wide)