IRISH FREEMASONRY BI-CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL IN SILVER (unnamed, as issued). Obverse: the armorial crest of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons in Ireland. Reverse: the arms of the Earls of Donaghmore with legend "Rt. HON. THE EARL OF DONAGHMORE K.P. W.G.M. 1925" around. Maker's mark of Langley, Archer and West and Dublin hallmark for 1925. With it's original watered silk St Patrick's blue ribbon and plated top brooch suspender (this with maker's mark of West & Son). Attractively toned, Extremely Fine and scarce.
The Earl of Donaghmore was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons in Ireland 1913-1948.
Two other examples of this medal have been sold in recent years by Whyte's of Dublin, lot 341 in the auction of 14/9/2103, which sold for ¬200 (¬250 approx including fees) and lot 19 in the auction of 21/4/2012, whick sold for ¬220 (¬275 approx including fees)
