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Chain Of Office:British Order Of Ancient Free Gardeners
Chain Of Office:British Order Of Ancient Free Gardeners
Chain Of Office:British Order Of Ancient Free Gardeners
Chain Of Office:British Order Of Ancient Free Gardeners

Chain Of Office:British Order Of Ancient Free Gardeners

Silversmith (Glasgow, Scotland, active c.1865 - 1962)
Datelate 19th-early 20th Century
Object NameChain
Mediumsilver gilt
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions9 × 57cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008669
About MeSilver gilt chain of office worn by Worthy District Masters of the British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners, which was a friendly society formed for the mutual benefit of members. The badge shows emblems associated with the order, with Noah's ark beneath a rainbow in central place. The dove recalls the Biblical story of how Noah sent a dove to look for dry land. When the bird returned carrying a green twig Noah the Flood was over. The Aberdeen branch of the British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners was dissolved in 1987.
Chain Of Office:B.O.A.F.G
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