General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A sterling silver gilt and enamel fraternal jewel belonging to the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB). The pendant is shaped as a Maltese-style cross with the arms inscribed Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. The central circular medallion features a blue enamel border with the Latin motto Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit surrounding a relief-moulded buffalo head with red inset stones for eyes. The reverse is hand-engraved with the inscription: BRO. WALTER R. PROCTER UNITY LODGE No. 4308 EXALTED 12-2-59. The base of the reverse features Birmingham hallmarks including the anchor, lion passant, and date letter K for 1959, alongside the maker’s mark F.C/P for F. C. Parry Ltd. The jewel is suspended from a maroon silk ribbon mounted with two gilt metal bars. The top bar is engraved DEG 15-7-54 and the lower bar is engraved 2ND DEG. 24-11-55. A small circular blue enamel RAOB monogram badge is pinned to the ribbon. The lot is accompanied by a modern printout of the 1939 Register for the Proctor household at 71 Robinhood Street, Gloucester, identifying the recipient Walter R. Proctor (born 23 December 1905).
Condition report:
The jewel is in good overall condition. The enamel remains intact without significant chips or losses. The silver gilt finish shows minor surface wear consistent with age, and the reverse of the pendant displays moderate tarnishing. The maroon silk ribbon is slightly faded and shows light wear but remains structurally sound. The accompanying paperwork is a modern genealogical research printout in good condition.
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