Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
2017.078.002 |
Object Name |
Pin, Fraternal |
Title |
Masonic Jewel of Robert Burnett (W.M.) |
Date |
1919 |
Year Range from |
1919 |
Year Range to |
1919 |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Durham, Municipality of West Grey, Grey County |
Description |
A Masonic jewel in the form of a pinstem watered silk blue ribbon. The top's hinged pinstem is 10 karat gold, with a banner cast with embossed letters for DURHAM LODGE. The pinstem has a curl catch. The lower end of the ribbon has another gold banner, with NO. 303 A.F.& A.M. Then there is a jump ring with a pendant masonic square motif, with gradations at the left, and maple leaves at the right. Suspended inside the square from two rings is a rectangular openwork item with a ____ symbol inside. The back side is engraved with "Robert Burnett W.M. 1918-9" (W.M. = Worshipful Master). |
Makers mark |
Reverse side has "10K" and a somewhat rounded/elliptical impress-stamped maker's mark with something inside it (not yet identified) |
Provenance |
Manufactured by _____. Likely custom-ordered by the Durham Lodge No. 303 A.F. & A.M. (Masonic Lodge of Durham, Grey County). Belonged to/worn by Robert Burnett, who was Worshipful Master in 1918-1919. This item was passed down to Norman Robinson of the Edge Hill area of Glenelg Township. It last belonged to Norman's wife, Ruth Anne Robinson (née Hollands), of Kincardine, Ontario. |
Collection |
Organizational/Government Collection |
Material |
Metal/Gold/Ribbon/Silk/Thread |
Dimensions |
W-4.8 L-9 D-0.5 cm |
Found |
Glenelg Township (formerly), Grey County |
People |
Burnett, Robert Robinson, Norman |
Subjects |
Fraternal organizations Fraternal lodges Goldwork Leadership Insignia |
Search Terms |
Durham Masonic Lodge #306 A. F.& A. M. Durham Masonic Lodges in Grey County |
Function |
A Masonic jewel to show one's status or achievement within a fraternal organization. |