Badges

Christies is selling 12 of these badges at its sale on January 19 in New York and they are expected to sell for about £1,500.

The description reads: "Comprising a silver Masonic square and compass, marked coin with maker's mark J.S.; a white metal Masonic eye, and ten other badges including crossed swords, axes, quills, quill and key, and hourglasses; all but first unmarked."

Rosslyn Chapel keeps car park

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Trustees of Rosslyn Chapel have been given permission to continue using a nearby field as a car park for visitors to the historic site.

The Rosslyn Chapel Trust applied for planning permission to use the field located to the north of Chapel Loan as a car park for a further two years.

Midlothian Council approved the proposals at a recent meeting. The field has been used for visitors' vehicles while renovation work continues at the site.

The building is in need of major conservation work, with a £13 million improvement project under way to restore and enhance the attraction.

Renovation work has been needed on attraction for decades, partly because of the poor quality of a major revamp in the 1950s.

The A-listed chapel, which dates back to 1446, is renowned for its intricate carvings, featuring symbols of the Knights Templar, Christianity, Freemasonry and mythology

PoW Art

This Napoleonic PoW art is coming up for sakle at Stacey's auctions in Essex. The catalogue description reads:

"An unusual piece of Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War art, in the form of an oval glass plaque with applied Masonic decoration, in a star burst design white metal frame set with coloured cut glass."

It is valued at £150

Silver Salver

This masonic silver salver is coming up for sale at Bonhams in London on December 1 and is expected to fetch £1,000

The catalogue description reads: "A George II silver salver,
by Hugh Mills, London 1748, shaped circular form, shell and scroll border, on three leaf capped scroll feet, ground later engraved with flower heads and scrolls, central presentation inscription "Presented to A.A. Leveau Esq G.S.B of Grand Lodge of England. M. G. Directer of Ceremonies of Supreme Grand Chapter of England P.Z of Zetland chapter York 287 &r &r &r By the principles, officers and companions of the Zetland chapter of Royal Arch freemasons 287 as a testimonial of ..(?)..regard and esteem and in ackowledgement of the important and valueable services rendered by him with unremitting (?) and attention during a period of (?) years. York 16th November 1853", diameter 36.5cm, weight 33oz."

Masonic Cribbage

These cribbage boards are coming up for sale at Humbert Auction House in Northampton.

The catalogue description reads: "A fine matched pair of Tunbridge ware Masonic cribbage boards with inlaid bone Masonic emblems."

They are being on November 18 and are expected to fetch £120.

Tick-tock

At 210 years old, this masonic watch has seen a lot of time go by. It is coming up for sale at an auctionn house in Germany.

It was made in London in about 1800 and the catalogue description reads: "Stainless steel. Key wound movement with verge escapement, chain and fusee. Movement inscribed «Stoddart London». Very good fully functional condition."

The saleroom is:

Auktionshaus Kaupp
Schloss Sulzburg
Hauptstr.62
Sulzburg

The starting price is €500

Square hands

This clock is being sold by Jeffrey Evans and Associates in the US and has assorted Masonic emblems on its face.

The cataolgue description reads: "SIGNED "R WHITING - WINCHESTER", CT PAINT-DECORATED PINE TALL-CASE CLOCK 30-hour wooden works, finely painted wooden face decorated with assorted Masonic emblems. Case with an excellent dry rosewood and sponge-decorated surface. Lacking weight and pendulum. Riley Whiting (1785-1835).

"Circa 1820. 83 1/2" H. Excellent condition, minor loss to hood pediment, paint with only minimal wear. "

It is expected to raise about 1,800 pounds.