Noble and Noteworthy
Sun, Sep 21, 2025 02:00PM EDT
Lot 232
A Victorian Presentation Plateau, of Masonic Interest
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
A Victorian Presentation Plateau, of Masonic Interest
The mirrored plateau within a bead banding and stepped silver plate support of lozenge and entrelac banding ending on Sphinx form supports.
The side Incised with the Masonic symbols Compass and square inclosing G, and a Phoenix on a nest of flames,
and a plaque inscribed;
From the Members of the Masonic Lodge CLXV
to James Girdwood PGRC
Worshipful Master from June to Dec. 1855& from Dec. 1858 to June 1860
BELFAST 24th JUNE 1860
4in (10cm( h. plateau 17in (43cm) d. base 22in (56cm) d.
James Girdwood was a Patron the The Royal Hospital, Belfast and a bronze bust remains in the hospital.
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The mirrored plateau within a bead banding and stepped silver plate support of lozenge and entrelac banding ending on Sphinx form supports.
The side Incised with the Masonic symbols Compass and square inclosing G, and a Phoenix on a nest of flames,
and a plaque inscribed;
From the Members of the Masonic Lodge CLXV
to James Girdwood PGRC
Worshipful Master from June to Dec. 1855& from Dec. 1858 to June 1860
BELFAST 24th JUNE 1860
4in (10cm( h. plateau 17in (43cm) d. base 22in (56cm) d.
James Girdwood was a Patron the The Royal Hospital, Belfast and a bronze bust remains in the hospital.
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