Naval group of mason for sale

This wonderful archive of a Mason and his career at sea is being sold by Lockdales of Ipswich, Suffolk. It is estimated to sell for £800.

The catalogue description reads: "Superb Naval group to James Joseph Day. Day joined the Fleet as a boy on 18th July 1895 finally attaining the rank of Master Superintendent on his retirement 9th May 1946.

He was Awarded the Humane Society Bronze Medal in 1912, Mentioned for Gallant Conduct on 7th June 1926, and thanked by the Colonial Government for the efficient manner in which he officiated as Captain of the Port, Gibraltar during the Spanish crisis during the period 23rd - 27th July 1936, also the appreciation of His Excellency The Governor and Commander-in-Chief for his valuable work. MBE Gazetted 13th June 1946, and ISM Awarded 20th Dec 1946. Medals - Cased MBE (Civil) + Original Certificate, BWM & Mercantile Marine Medal, 1935 Jubilee Medal, GVI Imperial Service Medal (boxed) with original paperwork, Humane Society Medal in Bronze (cased) with original Certificate, plus matching Miniature Medals. Day was a keen Racing Yachtsman, with the lot including his original Log Book for his yacht the Poppy dated 1924 to 1930 which he raced at the Gibraltar Yacht Club, several framed and loose photos of the Poppy and of Day in his Masonic Regalia.

Also noted seven Masonic Medals in silver & gold, various Regalia including his Sword, and two Flying Helmets. An interesting lot worthy of further research."

Cartoon fun

Another humorous postcard showing masons is being sold by Trevor Vennett-Smith at his saleroom in Nottinghamshire.

This is estimated to sell for £30.

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Another humorous postcard showing masons is being sold by Trevor Vennett-Smith at his saleroom in Nottinghamshire.

This is estimated to sell for £30.

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Another humorous postcard showing masons is being sold by Trevor Vennett-Smith at his saleroom in Nottinghamshire.

This is estimated to sell for £30.

Masonic help for Nelson's widow

This wonderful George III silver presentation two-handled cup and cover is to be sold by Sotheby's on November 2 with an estimate of £6,000.

The inscription reads: "From Emma Lady Hamilton to Thomas Field Savory Esqr. As a small token of gratitude. For his unremitted attentions to her Dear lamented mother and to herself and family 1810."

The masonic connection is with recipient, Thomas Savory. The catalogue notes stated that chemist Savory's house guests included "HRH Duke of Sussex (1773-1843)Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, of whose household Thomas Savory was apponited a Gentleman. Savory, like the Duke, was an enthusiastic Freemason being a member of Antiquity, Prince of Wales's and Jerusalem Lodges as well as The Prince of Wales's Chapter and the Masonic Templars Chapter of Observance...According to The Freemasons' Quarterly Review (1847) Savory "was somewhat proud in his bearing, yet gentlemanly at all times."

It seems that Lord Nelson's widow benefited from the kindness of this Freemason.

3rd Degree tracing boards for sale

These two framed third degree tracing boards are being sold by Adam Partridge in Macclesfield on November 27. They are expected to sell for £40.

They were made by Toye and Co and measure 37.5cmX24cm.

Masonic roulette

This early Victorian circular gold pendant, engraved with masonic emblems and containing and working miniature roulette wheel with sliding pin activation, is expected to sell for about £100 at Wolley and Wallis saleroom in Salisbury, Wilts.