A friend wanted some pics from me, might be of interest to a few of you.

Cheers lummox

Interesting items Lummox.

Strange combination of religous and military symbolism with a touch of royalty. Are they Masonic?

I like the one with the geometry theme. Is that a metronome in the middle?

Are they rare, valuable?

hilbert

 Hi Ross I had a Masonic long case clock years ago,it came from a masonic meeting hall in Preston Lancs.Lovely interesting face.

Hi Hilbert

Yes masonic, Its a ' plumb bob ' all stone mason themed, the paste jewels 1840's Rose Croix, the one on the left is particularly rare.

The geometry themed jewel is about 1800 by THOMAS HARPER ( the main man for early jewels and is very rare and sought after)

The bottom jewels are subscription jewels for when freemasons hall in london was built in memory to freemasons who died in the great war 1914 - 1919. Right side common ' million memorial jewel ' for donating 10 guineas, left hand side VERY RARE in gold for donating 100 guineas. Central jewel is the " Hallstone Jewel " this was given to the lodge .......if on average every single member had contributed at least 10 guineas. Very rare in Private hands as issued to the Lodge not individuals.

Yes unfortunately they are expensive !

Cheers lummox

One more for you, made by the ' main main ' THOMAS HARPER the Godfather ...............or perhaps Steve Burton of masonic jewels.

Georgian 1802 silver hallmarked TREASURERS JEWEL makers mark TH

Hi Lummox, 

I'm not sure if these are your sort of thing but they obviously have a Masonic connection.

I'm researching these for a friend who recently inherited them. 

The large jug is by Dixon & Austin, Sunderland (Garrison) Pottery, circa 1820-26

The small pitcher is Staffordshire Creamware, circa 1790

Any ideas on value?

Hi Jules

Yes both masonic, small one £80 to £120 bigger one £300 to £400

cheers lummox

 Cool Stuff ..  Secret mens business 

 Hi Lummox, many thanks for your help on valuing these two pots, I will advise my mate and let him decide where he goes from here with them. Cheers Jules