Gavel: Belonged to Rhododendron Court No. 8, Amaranth (1948). Made of Scottish Walnut planted by Mary, Queen of Scots.

Object/Artifact

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Washington Masonic Services - Library & Museum

Name/Title

Gavel: Belonged to Rhododendron Court No. 8, Amaranth (1948). Made of Scottish Walnut planted by Mary, Queen of Scots.

Entry/Object ID

2015.35.1

Description

Gavel: Made from scottish walnut tree planted by Mary Queen of Scots at Balmerino Abbey, Scotland in 1566. Belonged to Rhododendron Court No. 8, Amaranth (1948). Enclosed in glass case.

Collection

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1948

Notes

Tree that gavel is made from was planted in 1566.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

measurements are of box that gavel is stored in

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

6-3/4 in

Length

12-1/2 in

Create Date

September 21, 2023