TH91 The Gorgomon Medal c.1780.
The ancient noble order of the Gorgomons was formed around the mid-1700’s by disgraced Freemason Duke Philip Wharton.
The society was formed for charitable purposes, as well as having Jacobite sympathies.
Originally thought to date from 1730 it is now believed to be a little later.
The last example I have encountered sold around 10 years ago for a little under £1000.
The jewel measures 7.5cm x 4.25cm.
A rare jewel.
Silver.