Masonic, collar jewels for Auckland, NZ Masonic Lodge, includes Mark Past Master, in gilt sterling silver, hallmarked for London 1865 by maker RS&Co (R.Spencer & Co); Junior Warden (2), both in silver, one hallmarked for London 1885 by maker RS (?), the other hallmarked for Birmingham 1927 by maker Spencer, London; Steward, in sterling silver, no maker; Master of Ceremonies (2), both in sterling silver, no makers; also Bombay Masonic Lodge, Senior Warden collar jewel, in gilt sterling silver, hallmarked for London 1917 by maker GK&S (George Kenning & Son), all with ring top suspension, the first (73mm), the rest (approx 44-47x53-58mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (7)

Masonic, Shamrock Lodge, 448, Masonic 'penny', struck in bronze (39mm), reverse inscribed 'T.Tayler/1867'. Stain on obverse at 11 o'clock, otherwise good very fine.

The Shamrock Lodge, No. 448, was opened c1860's in the Masonic Hall, Princes Street, Dunedin, under dispensation from the Provincial Grand Lodge. The 'penny' is contemporary in appearance to Tradesmen's tokens of the era.

Masonic, silver cup (18.8cm high x 8.6cm wide), hallmarked for Sheffield 1878 by maker 'JEB' (Walker & Hall [John Edward Bingham]) and 'W&H' (Walker & Hall), hand engraved design, one side inscribed 'Presented By/Members Of The/A.&A.S. (Ancient & Accepted Scottish) Rite/To/Malcolm Lawford/Eldest Son Of/Ill. Brother T.S.Graham 33 (rd degree)/June 9th 1880'. Good very fine.

A celebration of the fourth anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Council 33rd degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Valley of New Zealand was held on Wednesday 9 June 1880 at the Criterion Hotel. One of those on the main table was Illustrious Brother T.S.Graham 30th degree. At one point in the evening a very interesting ceremony took place, when, at the request of the Most Illustrious G.C., Bro Caldwell, Bro J.O.Eva, P.M.W.S. 18th degree, presented to Bro Graham a massive silver cup, bearing a suitable inscription, from the Bretheren of the A. and A.S. rite, who gave it, and setting forth that it was intended for his first born son, and as a mark of the great esteem and consideration in which Bro T.S.Graham was held. In reply Bro Graham rendered a very feeling and appropriate speech.

Thomas Sherlock Graham held the position of Inspector-General for New Zealand under the Scottish Rite and was also the Right Worshipful District Grand Master of Freemasons under the English Constitution.

Malcolm Lawford Graham went on to work for the Defence Department at Oamaru and was on the N.Z. Temporary Staff of 5 Regiment Mounted Rifles. His father was born in Ireland and his mother was born in Australia. Malcolm Graham died in New Zealand in 1958.

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Masonic, 1900, Grand Lodge Of New Zealand, In Commemoration Of Ten Years Successful Masonic Work, 1890-1900, in bronze (36mm), no maker, die struck on reverse 'Presented By Bro:C.C.Wiebe Hamburg, P.G.M. New Zealand.'. Toned, good very fine.