Sterling Silver-Gilt Masonic Buffalo Presentation Medallion, Chester, 1934

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A distinctive British sterling silver-gilt presentation medallion dating to 1934, hallmarked in Chester and associated with Masonic and Buffalo fraternal … Read more A distinctive British sterling silver-gilt presentation medallion dating to 1934, hallmarked in Chester and associated with Masonic and Buffalo fraternal traditions. The piece is British in origin and dates firmly to the interwar period. Crafted in sterling silver and enriched with a gilt finish, the medallion combines traditional British silversmithing with the elaborate ceremonial character associated with fraternal presentation pieces of the early 20th century. The warm gilded surface highlights the detailed relief decoration and gives the medallion the appearance and richness of gold while retaining the quality of its underlying silver construction. Its presentation format suggests it was created to commemorate membership, office, service or another significant occasion within a fraternal organisation. The Chester 1934 date places the piece within the final decades of the celebrated Chester Assay Office, adding further interest for collectors of regional British silver. Compact yet visually detailed, the medallion would display particularly well within a cabinet alongside antique silver, medals, ceremonial objects and other examples of early 20th-century British decorative arts. A characterful collectible combining sterling silver craftsmanship, fraternal history and an attractive period silver-gilt finish. Origin: Chester, England Date: 1934 Period: Art Deco / Interwar Period Material: Sterling silver with gilt finish Overall Dimensions: Height: Approximately 1 cm Width: Approximately 6 cm Depth: Approximately 6 cm See less