1938/236.2

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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 170

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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 composed of lines alternating with lines of dots, which descend below the arms of the cherub. No stops.

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.; the supporters have ribs

Edge: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL

Properties

29 mm. Bronze

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