Craft, possibly Scottish, an early pierced gold Past Master’s Jewel, the centre with an engraved sun set between the arms of a compass, rev. engraved female holding a heart and leaning on an anchor, surrounded by infant genii, sea in background, base of the compass engraved (Presented by Hiram Lodge, No. 7 to Brother Andrew Inderwick), 5795 engraved at the top of the compass, 65 x 62mm, 19.12g. The engraving of fine style, good very fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Masonic Jewels and Medals.

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Although unmarked, the Jewel has been electronically tested with a reading of 18.2ct

The weight is 19.12g, the number 5795 is the year of the Masonic calendar which predates the Gregorian calendar by 4000 years signifying this jewel was made in 1795. This seems strange as the Hiram Lodge No. 7 was founded in Franklin, Tennessee, USA in 1809 - 14 years later!