Vintage Sterling Silver Masonic Presentation Medallion from Cashmore & Co, 1927

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A fine British sterling silver Masonic presentation medallion by Cashmore & Co, hallmarked in Birmingham and dating to 1927. Crafted … Read more A fine British sterling silver Masonic presentation medallion by Cashmore & Co, hallmarked in Birmingham and dating to 1927. Crafted during the interwar period, the medallion combines traditional British silversmithing with the symbolic and ceremonial character associated with historic Masonic regalia. Its carefully worked decoration gives the piece considerable visual interest while reflecting its original commemorative purpose. Presentation jewels and medallions of this type were traditionally produced to commemorate service, office, achievement or an important occasion within a Masonic lodge. The solid silver construction gives the piece both intrinsic quality and an attractive period character. The Birmingham 1927 hallmark firmly places the medallion within the late 1920s, while the attribution to Cashmore & Co adds further interest for collectors of British silver and historic fraternal objects. Compact yet richly detailed, the piece would display particularly well within a cabinet alongside antique silver, medals, ceremonial objects and other examples of early 20th-century British decorative arts. Maker: Cashmore & Co Origin: Birmingham, England Date: 1927 Period: Art Deco / Interwar Period Material: Sterling silver Overall Dimensions: Height: Approximately 1 cm Width: Approximately 6 cm Depth: Approximately 6 cm See less