Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 18 7 Jun 2018
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Masonic Jewels, A Georgian Masonic Secretary's or Scribe's Jewel, by Thomas Harper, crossed quills tied with a ribband, this also making the suspension loop, approx. 107 x 86.5mm. (cf. Harris 42), London hallmark for 1797, maker's mark TH (Thomas Harper), tip of one quill bruised, good very fine
Thomas Harper (1744-1832), himself a Mason, established a reputation as one of the best makers of Masonic Jewels in London. He was first initiated in 1761 into Lodge No. 24 in Bristol, but on moving to Charlestown, South Carolina, he was the first Junior Warden of Lodge No. 190. He was a most influential member of the Grand Master's Lodge No. 1 on the Atholl register, now No. 1 on the register of the United Grand Lodge of England and he was honoured in September 1785, at the age 50, with Grand Rank. He was also Master of The Turners' Company for the years 1813 & 1829.
Thomas Harper was in practice as a silversmith whilst in America, however he first registered his mark at Goldsmiths' Hall on May 27th 1790.
(300-400 GBP)
Thomas Harper (1744-1832), himself a Mason, established a reputation as one of the best makers of Masonic Jewels in London. He was first initiated in 1761 into Lodge No. 24 in Bristol, but on moving to Charlestown, South Carolina, he was the first Junior Warden of Lodge No. 190. He was a most influential member of the Grand Master's Lodge No. 1 on the Atholl register, now No. 1 on the register of the United Grand Lodge of England and he was honoured in September 1785, at the age 50, with Grand Rank. He was also Master of The Turners' Company for the years 1813 & 1829.
Thomas Harper was in practice as a silversmith whilst in America, however he first registered his mark at Goldsmiths' Hall on May 27th 1790.
(300-400 GBP)