Antique George V Royal Masonic Institute for Girls 1919 sterling silver brooch

Antique George V Royal Masonic Institute for Girls 1919 sterling silver brooch, with marks for Birmingham 1918, Spencer & Co. Spencer & Co. were Masonic manufactures with premises on Great Queen Street, London. This mark was used from 1895 to 1928; R.S. was the initials of Richard Spencer, the original proprietor of the company.

The Royal Masonic Institute for Girls was founded in 1788 by Bartholomew Ruspini to care for the daughters of poor Freemasons, initially at a house at Somerstown in North London. In 1926 a school was opened at Rickmansworth, which remains in operation to this day as RMS for Girls.

Price marked at $300 AUD.

Measurements: 5cm length. 18.5grams total weight.

Excellent antique condition with minimal wear overall commensurate with age. Marks crisp and clear.