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Lot 41:
Description
A Holy Royal Arch Masonic regalia set comprising a silk sash, a lambskin apron, and a gilt breast jewel, housed in a fitted leather carrying case. The sash is constructed from silk with a repeating diamond pattern in alternating purple and blue, finished with a heavy fringe of coordinating tassels. It features a central gilt triangle containing a Triple Tau symbol. The white apron is bordered with a matching purple and blue silk diamond pattern and is decorated with a gilt Triple Tau emblem within a triangle, alongside two sets of gilt chain tassels suspended from white ribbons. The gilt breast jewel consists of two interlaced triangles forming a six-pointed star within a circular border, suspended from a white ribbon with two horizontal gilt bars. The rectangular brown leather-covered wooden case features a blue velvet-lined interior. The top of the case bears a gold-leaf inscription reading H. H. C. H. The leather interior rim is stamped in gold with the name W. J. VEILE & SONS LTD.
Length: 47 cm
Width: 21.5 cm.
Condition report:
The sash and apron show minor creasing from storage (photo 1). The gilt metalwork on the apron and breast jewel displays minor surface oxidation and tarnishing consistent with age (photo 1). The leather case shows significant exterior wear, including scuffing and loss of finish to the edges and corners (photo 2). The gold-leaf lettering on the lid shows degradation and loss to the final characters (photo 2). The interior velvet lining is well-preserved with no visible tearing (photo 1).
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