Thursday, 7 July 2011

Rare engraving for sale










This engraving of the installation of HRH The Prince of Wales KG as Grand Master in 1875 has emerged for sale at the Yeovil auction roomns where it is expected to fetch several hundred pounds on July 16.

The catalogue description reads: "Very Rare Engraving Of Masonic Interest. Presented to The Mitcham Masonic Lodge No 2384 By The Family Of The Late W. Bro J M Leather PM. Engraved by A LURAT and EDWARD G HESTER,Printed by McQueens, and Published Jan 1st 1878 By Bro E J Harty, 213 Regent Street. Having The Inscription "The Installation Of H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales K.G. As Most Worshipful Grand Master Of The United Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free And Accepted Masons Of England 28th April 1875". Also " This Engraving Is Dedicated By Special Permission To His Royal Highness By Bro Edward James Harty PM 1201" 94x61."

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