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Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 506

A striking Past Chief Noble's jewel of the Order of the Sons of the Phoenix

United Order of the Total Abstinent Sons of the Phoenix, Past Chief Noble's jewel, Star and riband, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, comprising a Star with 'Pride of the City of London' in blue enamel to the centre, florally engraved, above this the arms of the City of London, mounted upon a riband with additional devices of a handshake and intricate top section; a pair of crossed keys hanging from a banner with the title 'Treasurer' engraved upon the banner, silver, all mounted within a period gilt and glazed frame, good very fine and of superb quality manufacture (2)

The United Order of the Total Abstinent Sons of the Phoenix was a Temperance Friendly Society which existed in the South East and the Midlands throughout the 19th century. They are known to have produced similar jewels of an expensive and intricate nature; sold with copied research and the frame with a label to the reverse relating to the engraving of the Star stating:

'Pride of the City of London Lodge. U.O.T. A.S.P. [United Order of the Total Abstinent Sons of the Phoenix]. Presented to P.C.N. [Past Chief Noble] Bro. T.J.J. Raven for Past Services Nov 26. 1880 (Silver Hallmarks)'

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Sold for
£220