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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Avondale16 on Thursday 07 June 18 12:29 BST (UK)
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Would anyone like to give my great grandfather some colour?
I would also be interested to know what the significance is of the 'chain' around his neck - masonic?
Keith
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It does look like a Masonic Medal/Jewel Keith doesn't it, as I can see the set square but not a compass.
Carol
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It does look like a Masonic Medal/Jewel Keith doesn't it, as I can see the set square but not a compass.
Carol
Hi Carol - I'm not 100% convinced myself as I thought the set square was usually 'V' shaped & as you say it's also missing the compass :-\
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I have searched for this medal, but can't see an exact likeness. However some Masonic medals do have a chevron similar to this, not all have the compass and set square.
I have no idea of the colour of the ribbon or chevron, but there does appear to be some white enamel. So here is my version.
Pat
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It does look like a Masonic Medal/Jewel Keith doesn't it, as I can see the set square but not a compass.
Carol
Hi Carol - I'm not 100% convinced myself as I thought the set square was usually 'V' shaped & as you say it's also missing the compass :-\
Yes you are right Keith...I will ask my OH who is a Mason and see if he can help.
Carol
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I have searched for this medal, but can't see an exact likeness. However some Masonic medals do have a chevron similar to this, not all have the compass and set square.
I have no idea of the colour of the ribbon or chevron, but there does appear to be some white enamel. So here is my version.
Pat
He looks great in colour Pat - I wondered if it was a badge of office rather than masonic but whatever you have made him look very smart so thank you.
Much appreciated as always
Keith
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Hi Keith, a bit of colour brightens him up doesn't it.
Where did he live? I'm wondering if it could be a coat of arms of the city/town he lived in.
I can't find an image of a medal like this on a ribbon on any Masonic site. They all seem to be on the special V shaped collar.
Pat
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Hi Keith, a bit of colour brightens him up doesn't it.
Where did he live? I'm wondering if it could be a coat of arms of the city/town he lived in.
I can't find an image of a medal like this on a ribbon on any Masonic site. They all seem to be on the special V shaped collar.
Pat
Hi Pat - he lived most of his life in Little Stonham, Suffolk & was by trade a maltster/brewer & then later in life a publican.
Keith
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Couple from me.
Cheers, Skippy
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Second one with less saturation.
Skippy
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Always love the warm tones of your colour versions Skippy - great choice of colours for this gent.
Thankyou so much for taking the time to do these & for giving me 2 versions.
Keith
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He looks quite the gent - amazing how colour can transform an image - talented work as always from you Pablo which is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Keith
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A couple of DJ.....
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A couple of DJ.....
Again I love both of these Martyn - I really like the sharpness of your restores as well as the actual colourisation. Great work.
Keith
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Again I love both of these Martyn - I really like the sharpness of your restores as well as the actual colourisation. Great work.
Keith
Thank you Keith.