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Ceremonial object - Lewis, 1876

  • The Lewis set up to show how a block of stone would be lifted into place

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  • Another angle of the Lewis set up

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  • Detail of the plaque set on the base

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  • Showing the Lewis in place on the carpet in the lodge rooms

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  • The Lewis set up to show how a block of stone would be lifted into place
  • Another angle of the Lewis set up
  • Detail of the plaque set on the base
  • Showing the Lewis in place on the carpet in the lodge rooms

Historical information

Used by the Port Fairy Masonic Lodge No 67 in James Street Port Fairy in their rituals

Physical description

"tool" for use in the rituals of freemasonary: Triangular wooden base with silver tripod lifting gear and marble block

Inscriptions & markings

Presented to the Port Fairy Lodge Belfast Victoria No. 1456 E.C. by Bro. Geo. Chas. Fricker PM in Commemoration of the initiation of his son Bro. Henry Chas. Fricker as the first lewis of this Lodge Sept. 1876

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