A late 19th century oak walking cane made from timber taken from the roof of Shakespeare's Birthplace, turned grip, brass tip and collar, dated 1877., P.G.M. stands for Provincial Grand Master, a Masonic title. W.M. similarly stands for Worshipful Master.
880mm
Made from timber taken from the roof of / Shakespeare's Birth Place / (ampersand) used by the P.G.M. to lay the foundation / stone of the Shakespeare Memorial / April 23rd 1877 / Presented to the Shakespeare Lodge by the / Memorial Committee. / Rt Worshipful / Lord Leigh P.G.M. / Bro S.C.SMITH W.M. : : : :,
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