CATALOGUE

Below you will find a draft list of the items in our catalogue. This list is in the process of being updated, and, over time, new photographs of the items will be added for your information. See also the collection, regalia and banner pages for further items

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NO.	POSITION	DESCRIPTION	PICTURE	LINK
	ENTRANCE HALL
	Facing entrance	Plaque commemorating Centennial Year of the British Federation, 2002, unveiled by the Grand Master of the Order, Njordur Njardvig.		Centenary plaque
1	Facing entrance	Portrait of The V. Illus Bro. Annie Besant 33º, first M.P.G.C. of the British Federation, 1904.
2a	Left-hand wall	Sash belonging to Annie Besant, donated by her daughter, The V. Illus. Bro.  Mabel Besant Scott 33º.	/TD>	Annie Besant's regalia
2b	Left-hand wall	Gauntlets belonging to Annie Besant, donated by her daughter, The V. Illus. Bro.  Mabel Besant Scott 33º.		Annie Besant's regalia
3	Above door of Small Temple	White double-headed eagle made for exhibition at Olympia, Festival of Mind, Body & Spirit 1979.		Eagle plaque
	Outside door of Small Temple	This pair of columns stand outside the entrance to the Small Temple at Hexagon House.		Columns (small temple)
	SMALL TEMPLE
4	Above R.W.M.'s Chair	Five-pointed star, originally from the Small Temple at Ladbroke Terrace, London.
4a	Around walls	A series of 12 decorative masonic plaques, originally from the Small Temple at Ladbroke Terrace, London.		A set of 12 plaques
5	On west wall	Clock, originally from Ladbroke Terrace, London, presented by Lodge Reconciliation No. 729.
		A masonic altar.		Masonic altar
		Two pairs of singing bowls.		Singing bowls
	MEMBER'S ROOM
6	Alcove	Framed: six faces of an ancient ashlar, donated by The Illus. Bro. G. Harrison, 32º.
6a	Alcove	Framed: an 18th century tracing board, donated by The Illus. Bro. G. Harrison, 32º.
7	Alcove	A set of 12 Masonic jewels belonging to The V. Illus. Bro. M. A. Lockwood, 33º.
10	Mantelpiece	There is a display of masonic philately, primarily first day covers, one of which commemorates the 75th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill's initiation into freemasonry. This is franked 24th May 1976.		Masonic philately
	Mantelpiece	Framed: a M. M. diploma belonging to François Gerard Dumesnil, dated 26.2.1779, Lodge Constance, Bayeux No. 1779. One signatory is "Guillotin", of significance in French history. The former M.P.G.C. Arnold Banks 33º. found this item in an old bookshop in Paris. This item has now been removed and is exhibited at our Paris Headquarters.
8	Mantelpiece	Framed: a photograph of a sculpture of Hiram Abiff from the Albert Memorial in London.
9	Serving bar	Ornate Masonic wall clock, from the Grand Temple at Ladbroke Terrace, London.		Clock
9b	Serving bar	A framed, illuminated "Lord's Prayer" print including fifty masonic symbols, donated by R. W. Bro. E. McCalden, Lodge St. John No. 752.		Lord's Prayer
	Entrance door	Framed: a Masonic sampler worked in wool, created by Sarah Lock in 1838 – a front view of King Solomon's Temple.
	LIBRARY
	Bookcases	The bookcases, as well as the display cabinets in the Council Room and the doors of the Grand Temple, were made and designed by a member of the Order – a skilled craftsman and cabinet maker.
	GROUND FLOOR CORRIDOR
12	Inside fire door (reading right to left)	Framed: pale blue-ribboned Craft apron and 9 Masonic jewels from Wyley Lodge No. 3836, founded in 1917 in Coventry. The house pictured on the one of the jewels is the Charter House, home of Col. and Mrs. Wyley, from the Tudor period, with a secret stair and room behind the fireplace in the dining room.
13		Framed engraving of masonic symbols, "Tria conjuncta in uno", dated 1811.		Tria conjuncta in uno
14		Framed cartoon of an 18th century lodge meeting.		Cartoon of 18th C Lodge meeting
15		Framed: a M. M. diploma, that of Richard Alfred Blakesley, dated 3.4.1913, who was initiated on 7.1.1912. The ornate frame was donated by Lodge Mercury No. 706.
16		Framed: a Tracing Board from 1811, Chapel Street, Sculthorpe, Cripplegate.
17		Framed engraving of a mock Masonic funeral procession passing Somerset House in the Strand, London, dated 27th April 1742.		Mock Masonic Funeral Procession
18		Framed: an 18th century Rose Croix apron, probably French in origin.
18a		Framed: a painted pictorial Craft apron with gold fringe, dated 1813.
19	Above fire door	Framed: an early example of the original green and gold liveried aprons of our Order.
19a		Framed: an early example of the original green and gold liveried aprons of our Order.
	LOBBY OUTSIDE COUNCIL ROOM
20		Framed: an example of the original green and gold liveried aprons of our Order, that belonging to Illus. Bro. Alan Leo, 30º, Lodge Hermes No. 20, donated by Illus. Bro. E. Meredith, 30º.
21		Framed: a pictorial tree, John Yarker, "Geheim" dated 1770.
22		Framed: 15 Masonic jewels.
	COUNCIL ROOM
23	Left wall	Framed: a case with an early 19th century apron and 24 Masonic jewels. The jewel of Lodge Vasanta No. 707 is inscribed "R.W. Bro. E. Adelaide Gardner 18º, with gratitude for Light". This item was donated in July 1961.		Silk apron 19th C
24		Framed: a display of 23 Masonic jewels, including a Past Master's jewel from Lodge Hermes No. 20, which may be a founder's jewel although it is not inscribed as such. Undoubtedly it was intended to mark a special occasion.		Craft jewels
25		Framed: a display of 6 Masonic jewels of the Mark degree.		Mark jewels
25a		An engraved plaque, originally placed at the entrance to the extension at Ladbroke Terrace, to commemorate its dedication.
26	Left of mirror	A pottery bottle described "Alexander Stuart, Builder, Peterhead". Bottles specially made with Masonic symbols were common from the mid-19th century to just before World War I. They were probably used at the festive board, but could also be bought by non-masons. The name is undoubtedly that of the customer for whom it was made.
27	Right of mirror	An engraved Masonic firing glass, donated November 1941.		Firing Glass
28		The Golden Book of Memory, open at the entry for The V. Illus Bro. Annie Besant 33º, departed to the G.L.E. 29.9.1933.
		19th century Sunderland pink lustreware plaque.		Lustreware
		Victorian marquetry box crafted from mahogany and with masonic symbols inlaid in mother of pearl).		Victorian box
		Lacquered marquetry box with the writing "Lôge de fidèle sincérité" inlaid upon the lid.		Marquetry box
29	Facing mirror	Framed: 18 Craft jewels.
30		Framed: 29 Founder's jewels.
31		Framed: an example of the original green and gold liveried aprons of our Order, pre 1912.		Early green apron
	Below mirror	A set of ivory working tools in the three Craft degrees, belonging to Lodge Vasanta.		Ivory working tools
	STAIRCASE – FIRST FLIGHT
32	Above door from entrance hall	Framed: a Grand Council collar of an Allied Masonic degree.
33	Left wall	Framed: a sash belonging to The V. Illus Bro. J.I. Westwood 33º.
33a		Framed: a collection of regalia, miniatures and jewels belonging to The V. Illus Bro. J.I. Westwood 33º.
34		Framed: a black apron of the K.T. degree, and 4 jewels from Lodge Canongate, Kilwinning, dated 2.6.1816.
34a		Framed: a black apron of the K.T. degree.
35		Framed: an example of 4 Tracing Boards.
36		Framed: a M.M. diploma belonging to Isabel Cooper-Oakley, dated 29.6.1902, signed by the then R.W.M. of Lodge Human Duty No. 6 – R.W. Bro. Annie Besant.
37		Framed: a diploma of James Drewitt Carter, dated 19.4.1893, Herschel Mark Lodge No. 376, Slough.
38		Framed: a diploma of James Drewitt Carter, dated 11.1.1918, Windsor Castle Chapter No. 771.
39		Framed: a H.R.A. item, "The Speculum of Wisdom".
		Two pottery dishes.		Pottery dishes
	STAIRCASE – SECOND FLIGHT
	Right wall	Framed: portraits of the Grand Masters of our Order
	MAIN LANDING
41	Reading from right to left	Framed: a K.T. diploma dated 19.5.1869, belonging to Robert Ernest Ellis, H.R.A. Chapter No. 59, Bath.
42		Framed: a M.M. diploma, United Grand Lodge, of James Drewitt Carter, dated 20.10.1891, Herschel Lodge, Slough.
42a		Framed: a letter of acknowledgement from H.M. the Queen following our loyal congratulations on her Golden Jubilee.
43		Framed: a Craft diploma belonging to John Peter Bennett, dated 4.7.1917, of Lodge No. 58, Birmingham.
44		Framed: a Kilwinning diploma belonging to John Gordon, dated 1817, of Lodge Canongate, Edinburgh.
45		A framed Master Mason's diploma, belonging to a former M.P.G.C. of the British Federation, Arnold Shaw Banks. The document dates from 16th November 1906 and refers to Lodge Human Rights No. 21.		A.Banks M.M. Diploma
46		A framed engraving entitled "Dedication to Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Freemasons – Aude, Vide Tace".		Masonic print (2)
47		Framed: a letter dated 29.6.1953 from Sir David Maxwell Fyle, acknowledging congratulations from our Federation on the Coronation of H.M. The Queen on 2.6.1953.
48		Framed: a Craft diploma belonging to Cornelius Mannin, dated 29.6.1770 of Lodge No. 137 Dublin, Grand Lodge of Ireland.
49		Framed: a letter of condolence from the Supreme Council on the passing to the G.L.E. of  a former Grand Secretary, The V. Illus Bro. D. Hodgson-Smith 33º.
50		Framed: a series of 7 coloured prints dated 1809, entitle "Apprentices and Master".
51		Framed: a portrait of The Hon. Mrs. Aldworth, "The only Female Freemason", who lived from 1695 to 1775. The small booklet published by George Kenning & Son gives details of her life.
52		A fine photograph of H.M. King George VI in Masonic regalia, donated by Lodge Mercury No. 706, dated May 1938.		King George VI
	OCTAGONAL LANDING, FIRST FLOOR
53	Right wall	Framed: 18 Masonic jewels. The early H.R.A. jewel (the larger one) was presented by R.W. Bro. W. Adair-Roberts 18º. The two jewels from Lodge Human Duty belonged to Ethel M. Whyte and Herbet Whyte, both dated 15.1.1912. The provenance of other items in this display case is not known. The jewel displayed to the right here is that of Taquah Mark Lodge No. 614. It's symbology is unusual for masonic items - an elephant and a palm tree - and refer to Taquah (or Tarkwa) in Ghana, a well established gold-mining community. The jewel is dated 1910. The elephant and palm tree reflect the importance of these items in the local economy and social infrastructure.		Mark jewels
54	Centre wall	Carving of a "Black Pelican in its Piety" loaned in 1979 by The V. Illus Bro. T.W. Shepherd 33º, a former M.P.G.C. of our Federation.
55		A framed, embroidered, illuminated charter relating to the Knights Templar degrees, from Lux Crucis Conclave No. 2, dated 1926.		Lux Crucis charter
56		A pair of antique chairs with tooled leather backs.
	CANDIDATE'S ROOM
57		Framed: a portrait of The V. Illus Bro. Annie Besant 33º, donated by Lodge Beauseant No. 760.
58		An illuminated dedication  plaque of the former Temple at 10, Ladbroke Terrace, London dated 4.10.1936.
59		Framed: an original handwritten letter from 1902 (though undated) signed by Marie George Martin, written to Annie Besant, giving her the authority to start Freemasonry in London: i.e. to found the British Federation.		Annie Besant ;etter
		Craft banner belonging to Lodge Vasanta No. 707.		Vasanta banner
		Craft banner belonging to the Scottish Lodge No. 884.		Scottish banner
		Craft banner belonging to Lodge Morning Star No. 714.		Morning Star banner
	P CLASS="Table">	A banner belonging to the Red Cross of Constantine, an Allied Degree.		Constantine banner
		A mirror decorated with masonic symbols.		Masonic mirror
	ANTE ROOM TO GRAND TEMPLE
		A pair of celestial and terrestrial pillars designed originally for the Grand Temple at Ladbroke Terrace, London.		Columns (grand)
	OFFICE OF M.P.G.C.
		An old framed print of the famous Gillray etched cartoon - a Masonic Anecdote, with text in both english and french, concerning Count Cagliostro, otherwise known as Giuseppe Balsamo. The original is in the National Portrait Gallery.		Gillray cartoon
	This print is the personal property of the M.P.G.C., Brian Roberts. It is a framed engraving entitled "Dedication to Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Freemasons – Aude, Vide Tace".		Masonic prints
		A commemorative ashlar donated by the Finnish Federation.		Finnish ashlar
		A centenary plaque donated by the Netherlands Federation.		Netherlands plaque
		An unusual stone, inscribed with a templar symbol.		Templar stone
		An ivory gavel		Ivory gavel
		A commemorative paperweight.		Glass pyramid
	MPGC of H OFFICES
40		This print is from a limited edition (1000 only) of the famous painting by Stewart Watson of "the inauguration of Robert Burns as Poet Laureate of the Lodge Canongate Kilwinning", in Edinburgh on 1st March 1787. )		Burn's inauguration
		This is an old newspaper cutting showing the legend to the famous painting by Stewart Watson of "the inauguration of Robert Burns as Poet Laureate of the Lodge Canongate Kilwinning", in Edinburgh on 1st March 1787.		Burn's inauguration
	GRAND TEMPLE
		Framed: an oil painting in ornate gilt frame of the Comte St. Germain, restored by the British Co-Masonic Trust.
		A set of 12 signs of the Zodiac, originally from the Grand Temple at Ladbroke Terrace, London. These were refurbished by Illus. Bro.  S.M. Bull 30º.
		Five-pointed star and solar wings, originally from the Grand Temple at Ladbroke Terrace.
		Compton organ, brought from Ladbroke Terrace and recently refurbished.
	MISCELLANEOUS
		Sancuary light, property of Lodge Sirius		Sanctuary light
		Photograph of Annie Besant's cremation.		Annie Besant's Cremation
		Print of Solomon's Temple		Temple of Solomon

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