Historical information

This plate was created as one of 5000 only to commemorate the Centenary of the Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand 1890-1990. It was conceived by Lodge St Andrew No. 32, and the design was authorised by the Most Worshipful the Gand Master of New Zealand.

Significance

This item is significant to Jonadab because it was presented to the Lodge by WBro Donald Viles PGOrganist (New Zealand Constitution) - as a token of affection when he was Master of Jonadab Lodge in 1999-2000.

Physical description

Ceramic Plate - white with good rim and fourteen assorted Masonic Symbols in blue paint. Gold printing and gold UGLNZ seal

Inscriptions & markings

Plate - Front
"This plate commemorates the Centenary of Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and accepted Masons of New Zealand 1890-1990"
Plate - Back
"GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND CENTENARY PLATE"
"This plate has been created as one of 5000 only to commemorate the centenary of the Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand"
"Conceived by Lodge St Andrew No. 32 the design was authorised by the Most Worshipful the Gand Master"
"Manufactured by Crown Lynn Potteries Limited, New Zealand"

Blue Outer box - Front
Inscription as above
Blue Outer box - Back
Inscription as above6y