1890/13
Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
The Grand Stewards’ Lodge Jewel, 1735.
Date:- 1735 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Members
Country of Origin:- England - Province/Region/District:- London
Order:- Craft (& Freemasonry General)
Description
This exceedingly rare jewel was designed by the celebrated painter, Bro. Wm. Hogarth, who was Grand Steward of England in 1735, when the lodge was formed, and was worn only by those members of the lodge who had been invested as Grand Stewards of England. The design is unique, and most effective. The outer rim or circle is set in white brilliants, within which are the rays of the sun, of gold; the brilliants within these are red. The three moveable jewels form an elaborate design in the centre. The level appears to hang from the head of the jewel, where a loose ring is attached. Below this is the plumb, suspended under, and midway between, the points of the square. These jewels and the settings are of silver. No authority on Masonic medals had knowledge of this jewel. See 1890/14 for a specimen of the Centenary Jewel of this lodge, in which the design of this original jewel has been followed.
