Masonic Jewels

[Mervyn Mitton]

Thought these two items might be of interest to your members. I understand he was a Grand Master. Greytown is inland from Durban in South Africa - about 200 (320kms.) miles from the Coast. A farming area, so draws on quite a large population. I understand that he would have held office in the 1930's. This one is silver gilt - the next one has silver gilt surround and solid gold centre.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Edited August 7, 2009 by Mervyn Mitton

[ladybird]

#1...Past Master, Mark Master Mason, Lodge no 338...Town of Umvoti South Africa...I don't think this lodge is still in existance, could be wrong.

#2...Companions Jewel, Royal Arch Chapter, could be any lodge

[Mervyn Mitton]

Thankyou for your reply (I was beginning to think that all the members had gone to that great Hall in the sky ! ) - I'm obviously not a Mason -although my Father was quite senior. I believe the Greytown Lodge has merged - a lot of people don't like travelling these days. Would the one with the gold centre be an important one ?

[ladybird]

No...Not particularly important, it is worn by every member (companion) who has not been one of the 3 principals of the chapter, then it would have a red ribbon. Saying that it is a lovely jewel and, even in the early 1900's would have been quite expensive.