A rare 18th Century Staffordshire Masonic Pendant, enamel on copper, 1758.
The large oval painted in monochrome with all the masonic symbolism, edged with a gold metal frame
Inscription: Side one: "Sit lux et lux fuit" [Let there be Light and there was Light]; letter H on left side, letter S on right side; A?B monogram below
Side two: "Amor, Honor et Justicia" (on ribband embracing arms).
Measures - 65mm x 55mm
Condition - I need to get the bale repaired. Some hairlines and one tiny chip
An identical one of these is in the Met Museum - (last two images)
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/206664?searchField=All&&sortBy=relevance&&when=A.D.+1600-1800&&where=Europe&&what=Costume&&ft=%2A&&offset=140&&rpp=20&&pos=146
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