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Masonic Founder's Jewel by William Robb
Masonic Founder's Jewel
Masonic Founder's Jewel by William Robb
Masonic Founder's Jewel by William Robb

Masonic Founder's Jewel

Maker (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1851 - 1927)
Date1919
Object NameBadge
Mediummetal, silk, cardboard
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions7.6 × 2.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2006 by Mr & Mrs Cheyne.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS076057
Keywords
About MeWilliam Robb was a goldsmith, and a native of Aberdeen. He settled in Ballater in eighteen-eighty and is thus known as 'Robb of Ballater'.
This decoration is in fact a Masonic Jewel. Freemasonary is a secular fraternal society that is said to have originated in Scotland in the late sixteenth century. This particular jewel is that of a Founder, and was awarded to the member who founded the Royal Braemar Masonic Lodge, located in Newmachar, in 1919. The medal reads 'FOUNDER/ 1919/ LODGE ROYAL BRAEMAR/ NO. 1195'.
The jewel is stored in green cardboard box with the label of William Robb (Jeweller) on the lid.