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Lot 521: William IV Sterling Silver Royal Arch Masonic Jewel by Acklam London Stamped 1833
A sterling silver Royal Arch Masonic jewel by the maker Acklam, 138 Strand, London. The design incorporates stylistic elements from the William IV period. The jewel consists of two interlaced triangles forming a hexagram, set within a circular outer band. A central triangle features a radiant sun-in-splendour with a human face. The obverse is engraved on the circular band with the motto SI TALIA JUNGERE POSSIS SIT TIBI SCIRE SATIS and the dates AL 5837 and AD 1833. The internal triangles are inscribed with the words STRENGTH, WISDOM, CONCORD, TRUTH, and PEACE. The lower scroll is engraved with NIL NISI CLAVIS DEEST. The reverse side features the circular inscription FRATRIBUS HONORI FIDELITAS BENEVOLENTIA. The inner triangles are engraved with the English phrase We have found and the Latin CIVIS MUNDI. The reverse of the scrollwork is stamped ACKLAM 138 STRAND LONDON and, as per provided facts, is stamped with the year 1833. The circular frame bears London assay hallmarks including a leopard’s head, duty mark, and date letter. The jewel is suspended from a crimson silk ribbon with a decorative sterling silver bar clasp and pin-back fastener. The maker’s mark is IPA.
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