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Jewel is a gem of artistic workmanship, made of solid polished gold, and represents the compass extended to 45 degrees, with the segment of a circle at the points. There are also blue satin gauntlets profusely embroidered in the richest gold lace, having the insignia worked in bold relief on the front. The apron is the most gorgeous worn by any Masonic officer: it is ornamented with the blazing sun embroidered in gold, in the centre: on the edging the pomegranate and lotus, with the seven-eared wheat in each corner and on the fall, with fringe of gold bullion. The whole Regalia came from the renowned Masonic furnishers, Messrs Spencer and Co., Great Queen Street, London.

From R. E. Field, Esq., Naseby, Otago, New Zealand.

“The Jewel (No. 9) was very much admired by the Brethren, and was presented on the 6th instant.”

From Rev. John Denton, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

“All the articles were much admired.”

From Bernet Samuel, Esq., Rangoon modern Yangon, Myanmar.
“Our orders when sent to you have been very well executed and given every satisfaction.”

From M.E. Comp. Most Excellent Companion, a title for a high-ranking officer in the Royal Arch W. Adams, St. Heliers.
“My Provincial Costume I can now show with any of those things sold lately, although I have had it since 1848, from your place.”

From W. H. Hussey, Esq., D.G. Secretary District Grand Secretary, Bombay.
“The Banner sent for Lodge ‘Eastern Star’ is admired by the Members, who are much obliged to you for the design.”

From F. W. Burdis, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
“Yours has been named to me as the best place for Aprons.”

From W. J. Buhôt, Esq., Tobago, West Indies.
“The Presentation Jewel gave us all perfect satisfaction.”

From E. Harbord, Esq., P.M. Past Master, &c., Liverpool.
“The Jewel was much admired, and does credit to all.”

From Colonel J. W. Laurie, Grand Master of Nova Scotia.
“The Grand Master’s Regalia, supplied by you, has given the greatest satisfaction.”

From Earl Ferrers, Prov. Gd. Master Provincial Grand Master of Leicestershire and Rutland.
“Earl Ferrers thanks Mr. Spencer for the Apron, Collar, &c., which he considers beautifully got up and very handsome.”

From Major Marmaduke Ramsay, District Gd. Master Grand Master of the Punjab.
“The Rose Croix a high degree in Freemasonry focused on Christian themes and District Grand Lodge Clothing arrived all safe, and was very nice indeed: much admired here.”

From the Baroness Coutts Angela Burdett-Coutts, a prominent English philanthropist.
(Referring to the handsome present made to Lodge 1278 by Her Ladyship.)
“I hope to call to express my admiration of the perfection with which the work has been executed by you.”