Wooden Gavel - Ancient Order of Foresters (belonged to G Pitts)

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1935

Overview

hardwood gavel with engraved metal inscription plate

Historical information

The Ancient Order of Foresters originated in Leeds, England in 1834 and in Victoria, Australia in 1849. Originally a not for profit organisiation whose mission was to provide financial and social support to members and their families in times of hardship, particularly during the Depression and both World Wars. The societies local branches are called 'courts ' rather than 'lodges'.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2018.10

Item type

Objects

Themes

Social History

Material

Metal

Wood

Height or length

17.5000 cm

Depth

8 cm

Weight

148 g

Inscriptions and markings

Small metal plaque located on the head of the gavel:

"AOF. Court of Action. No. 9989. Walsall. Bro G S Pitts. Chief Ranger. May-Nov 1935. Stg Silver"

Contextual information

A Gavel is a small ceremonial mallet used to call for attention at meetings or to punctuate rulings and proclamations and would have been used by the Ancient Order.
Brother G S Pitts held the position of Chief Ranger and would have used this Gavel at these meetings.

Keywords

Ancient Order Of Foresters

Place made

Australia

Year

1935

Statement of significance

Historic: It is the most common implement of authority and order with any judiciary proceeding.
Social: It is of particular importance to the Ancient Order of Foresters as it embodies the customs and traditions that are important to this Society.
Condition: It is in a very good condition for its type.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 13 September, 2026

Completeness

100

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