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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Sketchley Token "Sit Lux et Lux Fuit. Wisdom Strength Beauty"; Obverse 24 Nov 1790 Prince of Wales elected GM Sketchley 182
Classification:- Token/ Penny; Miscellaneous
Description
OBVERSE: Within a triangle is a winged cherub with right hand pointing upwards, the left resting on a plumb rule. Behind are clouds, above is an irradiated letter G, and on the ground are Masonic emblems and implements. Along the sides of the triangle, WISDOM/STRENGTH/& BEAUTY and around the whole, SIT LUX/ET LUX/FUIT. Rays all formed by lines of dots, and do not descend below the left arm. Stop after FUIT
REVERSE: The Masons’ Arms supported by two beavers; crest, a dove upon a sphere; motto on a scroll below, AMOR HONOR ET JUSTITIA and around the whole, 24 NOV, 1790 PRINCE OF WALES ELECTED G. M.; supporters have no ribs.
Edge: + + + MASONIC TOKEN I SCETCHLEY FECIT. 1794
Properties
29 mm. Bronze