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.

Condition: Scalloped shape chip at edge of mirror. Some desilvering in mirror.

James Girdwood was a Patron the The Royal Hospital, Belfast and a bronze bust remains in the hospital.
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