fabbs catalogue 2012

FabbsESTABLISHED 1887

For All Your Masonic Regalia Requirements

Price List2012

Cat No. Total inc. VAT @ 20% £

CRAFTAprons102 M.M Apron .......................................................................................................................................... 31.00 502 M.M Apron with Pocket .......................................................................................................................34.00301 M.M Apron, Skin with Pocket .............................................................................................................46.00591 W.M Apron, with Pocket ......................................................................................................................34.00303 W.M Apron, Skin with Pocket .............................................................................................................46.00

3003 W. M Apron, skin with Hand Embroidered silver levels, Hand made silver wire bullion tassels and Pocket in lining. Complete with a protective cotton dust case ........................................................................................89.00

104 E.A. Apron ...........................................................................................................................................14.00105 F.C Apron .............................................................................................................................................15.00112 Gloves, White cotton ............................................................................................................................10.00112L White Leather Gloves ..........................................................................................................................35.00576 Plain Black Tie .......................................................................................................................................8.00578 Craft Tie, Woven Emblem ....................................................................................................................10.00

Cases114P Imitation Leather Attache Case 17” x 7.5” x 2.5” with Pockets in lid .................................................40.00320 M.M. Imitation Leather Hold Flat case 15” x 17” x 2.5” ....................................................................50.00320L M.M. Real Leather Hold Flat case 15” x 17” x 2.5” ..........................................................................110.00340S Soft Flat case with zip 20” x 16.5” ......................................................................................................40.00

Books511 Minute Book .........................................................................................................................................70.00511A Minute Book guards Only ....................................................................................................................70.00514 Declaration Book .................................................................................................................................55.00513 Attendance Book ..................................................................................................................................70.00515 Gold Blocking (Lodge, Name & Number) ..........................................................................................31.00

RITUALS AND OTHER BOOKS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Collars and Collar Jewels106 OfficersCollar,BestQuality,CordedRibbon ......................................................................................21.50107 P.M.Collar.BestQualityasabove .......................................................................................................26.00230 OfficerCollarJewel,Silverplated .......................................................................................................18.50109 P.M.CollarJewel,Silverplated ...........................................................................................................18.50634 W.M Collar and Chain Shield Design ................................................................................................290.00635 W.M Collar and Chain Bar Design ....................................................................................................290.00638 W.M Collar and Chain Decorative .....................................................................................................315.00 Existing W.M. Collar Chains repaired, re-plated, mounted onto new Collars. New shields or plates made to match which will extend the life of an existing Collar chain.

Gauntlets111 Officers.SuperiorQuality,completewithHandEmbroidered Badges of Rank with Name and Number of Lodge. Per pair .............................................................100.00

Breast Jewels260 P.M.BreastJewel.Standardtype .........................................................................................................39.00262 As above with Name and Number of Lodge on bars in Blue ..............................................................50.00670 JewelWallets ..........................................................................................................................................3.00

ENGRAVINGONALLJEWELS.CRESTEDENAMELLEDP.M.ANDFOUNDERSJEWELSPRICE–ONAPPLICATION.

ALTERATIONS, RE-ENGRAVING AND REPAIR.CONVERSIONOFFOUNDERSJEWELSTOPASTMASTERALLUNDERTAKEN.ASELECTIONOFVARIOUSDESIGNSAVAILABLEFORP.M.BREASTJEWELS

AVAILABLEONREQUEST.CENTENARYJEWELSFORALLDEGREES

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PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT GRAND STEWARDS REGALIA121 Apron with Rosettes. Hand Embroidered Badge ................................................................................. 77.00197 Apron with Levels. Hand Embroidered Levels & Badge .................................................................... 77.00198 Collar .................................................................................................................................................... 22.00199 Collar, Past Rank .................................................................................................................................. 22.50119 PastRankJewel .................................................................................................................................... 22.50

CRAFT PROVINCIALDISTRICT AND LONDON GRAND RANK REGALIA

200A Full Dress Apron & Collar. Traditional Regalia. Skin. Hand Embroidered Badge & Levels. Double gathered fringe, pocket .............................................. 133.00200 Full Dress Apron & Collar. Traditional Regalia. Hand Embroidered Rank Badge ........................... 100.00300A Undress Apron & Collar. Hand Embroidered Levels & Badge, Skin Pocket ...................................103.00

2001 Wearepleasedtore-introduceaspecialFullDressApron&Collar.SuperiorQuality Apron,finestskinandcompletewithPocket.FullHandEmbroideredLevelsandRank Badgeofoffice.HandmadeBulliontassels.Doublegatheredfringe.Collarwith Hand made button ..............................................................................................................................245.003001 UndressApron&Collar.SuperiorQuality.Apronfinestskin,completewithPocket. FullHandEmbroideredBadgeofofficeandlevels.HandmadeBulliontassels. Collar with Hand made button ..........................................................................................................165.00

200B Full Dress Badge. Fully Hand Embroidered ........................................................................................ 25.00300B Undress Badge. Fully Hand Embroidered ........................................................................................... 25.00119 PastRankJewel .................................................................................................................................... 22.50669 DistrictPastRankJewel ....................................................................................................................... 28.00340S Soft Flat Case with Zip 20” x 16.5” ..................................................................................................... 40.00420 Case. Provincial. Imitation Leather Hold-Flat size 18.75” x 16.5” x 2.5” ........................................... 55.00420L Case. Provincial. Real Leather Hold-Flat size as above .................................................................... 115.00

GRAND LODGE REGALIA123A Full Dress Apron & Collar. Finest quality Fully Hand Embroidered Skin & Levels. Plating on Skin and Collar. Apron complete with Pocket. All the Regalia is of a very high standard .......................................................................................... 450.00123 FullDressApron&Collar.BestQuality.FullyHandEmbroidered.................................................. 350.00123G Gauntlets. Fully Hand Embroidered. Per pair .................................................................................... 235.00124A Undress Apron & Collar Skin. All Hand Embroidered including Levels. CompletewithPocket.Qualityunexcelled ........................................................................................ 135.00126 PastRankJewel .................................................................................................................................... 22.50520 Case. Grand Lodge. Imitation Leather Hold-Flat, size 21” x 18” x 2.5” ............................................. 75.00520L Case. Grand Lodge. Real Leather Hold-Flat, size 21” x 18” x 2.5” .................................................. 125.00540S Soft Flat Case. with zip 21” x 18” ....................................................................................................... 50.00

GRAND LODGE REGALIA SPECIAL OFFERWHEN ORDERING

FULLDRESSandUNDRESSAPRON&COLLARandPASTRANKCOLLARJEWELA FREE GRAND LODGE REGALIA CASE WILL BE INCLUDED.

THE FULL COST MUST BE SENT WITH ORDER.NO OTHER DISCOUNTS WILL BE ALLOWED.

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LODGE FURNISHINGS

CRAFT

631 Square and Compasses in Presentation Box ........................................................................................ 80.00632 Bible Cushion Embroidered Name and Number of Lodge on Fall, with fringe ................................ 180.00636 Bible cushion plain ............................................................................................................................. 100.00633 Apron Cushion ..................................................................................................................................... 68.00

WE WILL MANUFACTURE OTHER EMBROIDERED FURNISHINGS TOYOUR SPECIFICATION. ASK FOR DETAILS.

637D Working Tools 3 Drawer Box ............................................................................................................ 555.00637 WorkingToolsinflatbox ................................................................................................................... 468.00640 Bible Marker Embroidered with Name and Number of Lodge ........................................................... 31.00641 Square ................................................................................................................................................... 25.00642 Level ..................................................................................................................................................... 25.00643 Plumbrule ............................................................................................................................................. 25.00644 Gavel .................................................................................................................................................... 29.00645 Block .................................................................................................................................................... 13.50646 Hoodwink ............................................................................................................................................. 17.50647 Cable Tow .............................................................................................................................................. 6.00648 Slipshods LEATHER ........................................................................................................................... 35.75649 Third Degree Sheet. HANDMADE ..................................................................................................... 75.00650 Wands. Complete with emblems ..................................................................................................each 99.50651 Poignard ............................................................................................................................................. 102.50652 Tylers Sword ...................................................................................................................................... 130.00652A Heavy Tylers Sword ........................................................................................................................... 199.00653 Alms Bag with Name and Number of Lodge ....................................................................................... 43.00654 Alms Bag. Plain ................................................................................................................................... 26.00656 Wardens Columns (per pair) .............................................................................................................. 470.00656R Wardens Columns Rests (per pair) ....................................................................................................... 57.00

New Lodge Banners supplied and existing Banners repaired and restored.

ALL CRAFT RITUALS AND BOOKS AVAILABLE

CHAPTER FURNISHINGS

658 Principal’s Robes. Set of Three Faced with brocade satin ................................................................. 475.00659 Surplices.BestQuality ......................................................................................................................... 52.00660 Set of Three Principals Sceptres......................................................................................................... 405.00661 Brass Square and Compasses LARGE ............................................................................................... 126.00664 Alms Bag with Name and Number of Chapter .................................................................................... 43.00671 Set of Five Large Standards. Hand Embroidered ............................................................................... 325.00672 Set of Twelve Small Ensigns. Hand Embroidered ............................................................................. 465.00

CHAPTER FURNISHING NOT LISTED – POA

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ROYAL ARCH

127 Companion’s Regalia. Apron & Sash. Metal Taus ............................................................................... 54.00252 Companion’s Regalia. Apron & Sash. Skin, Pocket. Hand Embroidered Taus ................................... 68.00253 LargeTypeCompanion’sJewel ........................................................................................................... 23.00254 Jewel.Companion’sMetalGoldPlated ............................................................................................... 10.00128B Principal’s Apron & Sash. Metal Taus ................................................................................................. 54.00128 Principal’s Apron & Sash. Skin, Pocket, Embroidered Taus & Sash Bars .......................................... 80.00254B Jewel.Principal’sMetalgoldplated .................................................................................................... 10.00253B LargetypePrincipal’sJewel ................................................................................................................ 23.00129 Officer’sCollar ..................................................................................................................................... 24.00130 Officer’sCollarJewel........................................................................................................................... 18.50131 Past Principal’s Collar .......................................................................................................................... 25.00132 PastPrincipal’sJewel ........................................................................................................................... 22.00578 R.A. Tie ................................................................................................................................................ 10.00258 P.Z.StandardBreastJewel ................................................................................................................... 40.00258A P.Z.BreastJewelEmbossedwithName&NumberofChapter .......................................................... 62.00

CRESTED P.Z. JEWELS AVAILABLE

Books511 Minute Book ......................................................................................................................................... 70.00511A Minute Book Guards Only ................................................................................................................... 70.00513 Attendance Book .................................................................................................................................. 70.00515 Gold Blocking (Chapter Name & Number) ......................................................................................... 31.00

PROVINCIAL, DISTRICT AND LONDONGRAND CHAPTER RANK REGALIA

133 Apron & Sash, Skin. Hand Embroidered Rank Badge, Taus & Sash bars Complete with Pocket in Apron ......................................................................................................... 110.00180 Apron & Sash. Hand Embroidered Rank Badge, Metal Taus .............................................................. 90.00134 Collarette .............................................................................................................................................. 19.00136 PastRankJewel .................................................................................................................................... 20.00136A LockettypetraditionalPastRankJewel .............................................................................................. 25.00666 DistrictPastRankJewel ....................................................................................................................... 29.00253A LargeTypeProvincialMember’sBreastJewel.................................................................................... 23.00254A ProvincialMember’sBreastJewel ....................................................................................................... 10.00407 Hand Embroidered Badge .................................................................................................................... 25.00

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER REGALIA

137 Apron & Sash, Skin. Fully Hand Embroidered and Taus. Hand made bullion bars and fringe complete with Pocket ................................................................ 195.00255 Collartri-colour,BestQuality .............................................................................................................. 30.00139 CollarJewel,PastRank,MetalGilt ..................................................................................................... 20.00139A LocketTypeTraditionalPastRankJewel ............................................................................................ 25.00

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MARK DEGREE141A M.M.M. Apron Skin with Pocket ......................................................................................................... 39.00141 M.M.M. Apron ..................................................................................................................................... 24.00142A W.M. Apron Skin with Pocket ............................................................................................................. 40.00142 W.M. Apron .......................................................................................................................................... 25.00143 Officer’sCollar.FirstQuality............................................................................................................... 25.00144 P.M.Collar.FirstQuality ..................................................................................................................... 29.00145 Officer’sandP.M.’sCollarJewels ....................................................................................................... 23.00146 M.M.M.BreastJewel ........................................................................................................................... 12.00147 Tokens .................................................................................................................................................... 2.00290 StandardP.M.’sBreastJewel ............................................................................................................... 38.00676 As above with Name & Number of Lodge on bars in red ................................................................... 50.00578 Mark Tie ............................................................................................................................................... 10.00

MARK PROVINCIALDISTRICT & LONDON GRAND RANK

148 Full Dress Apron & Collar Skin. Hand Embroidered Rank Badge, Pocket in Apron. Double gathered fringe ........................................................................................... 135.00149 Full Dress Apron & Collar. Hand Embroidered Rank Badge ............................................................ 110.00150 Undress Apron & Collar Skin, Pocket. Hand Embroidered Rank Badge .......................................... 110.00151 PastRankJewelenamelled .................................................................................................................. 30.00665 DistrictPastRankJewel ....................................................................................................................... 35.00146G ProvincialmembersBreastJewel ........................................................................................................ 12.00406 Hand Embroidered Rank Badge. Full Dress or Undress ...................................................................... 25.00

GRAND MARK153 FullDressApron&CollarSkin.Qualityunexcelled All Hand Embroidered including Levels, Traditional Mark Heavy bullion fringe. Pocket in lining ................................................................... 325.00249 Full Dress Apron & Collar Skin. Hand Embroidered ........................................................................ 260.00154A UndressApron&CollarSkin.Qualityunexcelled ............................................................................ 140.00156 PastRankJewelenamelled .................................................................................................................. 30.00

ROYAL ARK MARINER157A Member’s Apron. Skin with Pocket ..................................................................................................... 40.00157 Member’s Apron .................................................................................................................................. 24.00158A W.C.N./P.C.N Apron. Skin with Pocket ............................................................................................... 44.00158 W.C.N./P.C.N Apron ........................................................................................................................... 30.00155A Grand Rank Apron. Skin with Pocket .................................................................................................. 44.00155 Grand Rank Apron ............................................................................................................................... 30.00159 MembersJewel ..................................................................................................................................... 15.00160 OfficersCollar.W.C.N.&GrandRank ................................................................................................ 30.00161 CollarJewels.OfficerW.C.N.&GrandRank ..................................................................................... 19.00250 Provincial&LondonCollarette&Jewel ............................................................................................. 30.00231 GrandRankCollarette&Jewel ........................................................................................................... 32.00291 P.C.N.BreastJewel.Silverplateorgilt ............................................................................................... 19.00

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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR162 Mantle.Fulllength.BestQuality ......................................................................................................... 68.00163 Tunic.BestQualitywithSleeves ......................................................................................................... 59.00164 Sash,KnightorPreceptor.BestQuality ............................................................................................... 29.00165 Cap.BestQualityRedVelvet,BlackLining,withCross .................................................................... 30.00166 Belt & Frog. 2” Heavy Leather, Brass Buckle and Tip ........................................................................ 43.00167 Sword with Etched Blade ................................................................................................................... 132.00167A Sword with Plain Blade ........................................................................................................................ 96.00677 Sword. Preceptors .............................................................................................................................. 138.00168 Cross.BestQuality,richlyenamelled .................................................................................................. 15.00169 Star.BestQuality,richlyenamelled ..................................................................................................... 21.50113 Black Gloves ........................................................................................................................................ 10.00678 Black Material Gauntlets with Hand Embroidered Cross .................................................................... 35.00116 Black Leathercloth Sword Case ........................................................................................................... 23.00170 Mantle Badge, Provincial London & Great Priory. Hand Embroidered ....................................................................... 90.00117 PastPreceptorsCollarette&JewelPlain ........................................................................................... 100.00720 K.T.CaseforRegalia&Sword............................................................................................................ 80.00720A Case, soft .............................................................................................................................................. 25.00578 K.T.tie .................................................................................................................................................. 10.00164A Provincial Sash ..................................................................................................................................... 32.00162A Preceptor’s Mantle ............................................................................................................................... 70.00

160C CompleteSetK.T.RegaliaSpecialPrice .......................................................................................... 350.00 (162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 113, 232 + Free case No. 720A)160Ca CompleteSetK.T.RegaliaSpecialprice ........................................................................................... 295.00 (162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167A, 168, 169, 113, 232 + Free case No. 720A)

KNIGHTS OF MALTA

264 Mantle.BlacktrimmedWhite.BestQuality ........................................................................................ 70.00247 Tunic with sleeves. Red, trimmed White ............................................................................................. 65.00233 Cap. Black Velvet, with enamelled Cross ............................................................................................ 35.00232 Cross.BestQualityworkmanship.Enamelled ..................................................................................... 16.00234 GreatOfficersJewel&Collarette ........................................................................................................ 55.00578 K.M.tie ................................................................................................................................................ 10.00678A Black Material Gauntlets with Hand Embroidered Malta Cross ......................................................... 35.00170M Malta Mantle Badge ............................................................................................................................. 35.00

HOLY R.A. KNIGHT TEMPLAR PRIESTS

242 Priest Mantle ........................................................................................................................................ 65.00243 K.T.PriestsMitre ................................................................................................................................ 48.00235 High Priests Mitre ................................................................................................................................ 58.00

Crossed Croziers and Numerals available.

PLEASEENQUIREFORITEMSNOTLISTED

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ROSE CROIX171 18thDegreeCollar.SuperiorQuality.HandEmbroidered Heavy Corded Ribbon. Regulation design ........................................................................................... 75.00172 Jewel.Goldplatedandrichlyenamelled ............................................................................................. 30.00

SO18 Complete Set Rose Croix Regalia - Special Price (171 & 172) ........................................................... 91.00

176 M.W.S.Collarette&Jewel ................................................................................................................... 42.00367 Sword. Etched Blade 33” long. Red Scabbard ................................................................................... 140.00366 Red Leather Sword Belt & Frog .......................................................................................................... 25.00368 P.M.W.S.JewelwithoutNameofChapter ........................................................................................... 50.00368A P.M.W.S.JewelwithName&NumberofChapter ............................................................................ 115.00578 Rose Croix Tie ..................................................................................................................................... 10.00

Rose Croix Aprons available on request for other constitutions ............................................. from 70.00

30th DEGREE173 Sash.SuperiorQuality.AllHandEmbroidery ................................................................................... 100.00184 Collarette.BestQuality ........................................................................................................................ 16.50184A CollarJewel.Eagle ............................................................................................................................... 29.00392 SashJewel.Star.MetalGoldplated&enamelled ............................................................................... 34.00

173A Sash, Very Heavy Embroidery, extra fringe as pre-war standard ....................................................... 175.00

SO30 Complete Set 30th Degree - Special Price (173, 184, 184A & 392)) ................................................ 155.00

31st DEGREE174 Collar.SuperiorQuality.AllHandEmbroidery ................................................................................. 110.00192 CollarJewel.Star.Goldplatedandenamelled .................................................................................... 34.00185 Collarette.BestQuality ........................................................................................................................ 16.50193 CollarJewel.Eagle ............................................................................................................................... 29.00

SO31 Complete Set 31st Degree - Special Price (174, 192, 185 & 193) ..................................................... 155.00

32nd DEGREE175 Collar.SuperiorQuality.AllHandEmbroidery ................................................................................. 110.00194 CollarJewel.Star.Goldplatedandenamelled ..................................................................................... 34.00186 Collarette.BestQuality ........................................................................................................................ 16.50195 CollarJewel.Eagle ............................................................................................................................... 29.00

SO32 Complete Set 32nd Degree - Special Price (175, 194, 186 & 195) ................................................... 155.00

PRICE OF 33rd DEGREE REGALIA ON REQUEST.

ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES619 MembersBreastJewel.CompositeDesign .......................................................................................... 30.00619A Miniaturesetof5Jewels .................................................................................................................... 105.00620 PMCollaretteandJewel.CompositeDesign ....................................................................................... 34.00622 Grand Council Collar full Hand Embroidery in Gold Wire ............................................................... 150.00623 GrandCouncilJewel ............................................................................................................................ 55.00

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CASES114P Imitation Leather Attache Case. 17” x 7.5” x 2.5” with pockets in lid ................................................ 40.00320 MM Imitation Leather Hold Flat Case. 15” x 17” x 2.5” ................................................................... 50.00320L MM Real Leather Hold Flat Case. 15” x 17” x 2.5” .......................................................................... 117.50420 Provincial Imitation Leather Hold Flat Case. 18.75” x 16.5” x 2.5” ................................................... 55.00420L Provincial Real Leather Hold Flat Case. 18.75” x 16.5” x 2.5” ........................................................ 125.00340S Soft Flat Case with Zip. 20” x 16.5” .................................................................................................... 40.00520 Grand Lodge Imitation Leather Hold Flat Case. 21” x 18” 2.5” ......................................................... 75.00520L Grand Lodge Real Leather Hold Flat Case. 21” x 18” 2.5” ............................................................... 135.00540S Soft Flat Case with Zip. 22” x 18” ....................................................................................................... 50.00720 K.T.CaseforRegalia&Sword............................................................................................................ 87.00720A K.T.CaseSoft ...................................................................................................................................... 30.00

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MASONIC JEWELLERYCuff Links £800 Craft(BlackorRoyalblue)Chapter,Mark&K.T.enamelled ................................ from 20.00 per pair801 Craft 9ct Gold Hand Cur Chain Linked ................................................................... from 160.00 per pair802 9ct Gold Enamelled .................................................................................................. from 230.00 per pair803 Silver Hand Cut Chain Linked ................................................................................. from 45.00 per pair

Tie Tacks820 Craft,TwoBallCane,Chapter,Mark,K.T.,RoseCroix, Forget-Me-Not, Acacia Leaf ............................................................................................ 4.20 each

Tie Pins821 Craft,TwoBallCane,Chapter,Mark,K.T.,RoseCroix, Forget-Me-Not, Acacia Leaf ............................................................................................ 4.20 each

Rings 9ct Gold860 Craft. Swivel. Enamel .............................................................................................. from 250.00 each861 K.T.FixedHead.Enamel ......................................................................................... from 250.00 each862 Craft. Fixed Head. (No Enamel) .............................................................................. from 200.00 each

Masonic Balls. Cross Design880 Medium 9ct Gold & Silver ....................................................................................... from 235.00 each881 Medium 9ct Gold .................................................................................................... from 470.00 each882 Large 9ct Gold & Silver ........................................................................................... from 305.00 each

Masonic Charms. Hand Cut and Engraved900 Folding Square & Compass Gold 3/4” ..................................................................... from 120.00 each901 Folding Square & Compass Gold 1 1/2” .................................................................. from 200.00 each903 1/2” 9ct Gold Charm ................................................................................................ from 40.00 each904 3/4” 9ct Gold Charm ................................................................................................ from 72.00 each905 Ladies Pendant & Chain Silver Gilt ......................................................................... from 70.00 each906 Ladies Pendant & Chain ........................................................................................... from 27.00 each

ALL THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE V.A.T.

PLEASE NOTEWe have been Regalia manufacturers since 1887 and all

Regalia is made in the traditional manner. We spare no effortin offering a personal service for your every need.

ALSO MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS OFLodgeBanners,handembroidered.CrestedP.M.andP.Z.Jewels.FoundersJewels.AllEngraving.CentenaryJewels.ChainsofOffice.HandandMachineEmbroidery.

Regimental and Club Ties and Badges. Plaques and Shields. Tankards. Rituals. Lodge Books.Export enquiries also welcome. Any items not listed please enquire.

WHERE REGALIA IS ADVERTISED AT A SPECIAL PRICE. NO ADDITIONAL PRICE REDUCTIONS OR DISCOUNTS CAN BE ALLOWED.

WERESERVETHERIGHTTOADJUSTPRICESDUETOFLUCTUATIONOFRAWMATERIAL COSTS.

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A.R. Fabb Bros. Ltd. wasformedin1887theyearofQueenVictoria’sGoldenJubilee. The company was established at 21-22 Chapel Street, in the City ofLondon, near the Barbican. At this time, there were as many as 40 Gold Wire Embroidery Companies working in London. The average wage at that time for Embroidery workers was £1.00 per week, and was one of the few trades for women that did not have the stigma of factory work.

The Army and Navy, here and in India, as well as Freemasonry, required a large amount of embroidery. A. R. Fabb Bros. Ltd records show a large export in EmbroideryfortheGreek,JapaneseandArgentineNavyaswellasmostSteamshipcompanies of the world.

When Fabbs was formed, a Royal Navy Cap Badge in Gold Wire cost 5/6 (27 pence) and the heavily embroidered Epaulettes £5 5s 0d. (£5.25.) Freemasonry and other Societies all wore regalia and this provided plenty of work for A. R. Fabb Bros. Ltd. who then moved to Cox’s Court, Little Britain. These premises were next to GeorgeKenning, another famousGoldWire Embroidery Company. Bythe time the 1914/18 war occurred, a M.M. Apron cost 10/- (50p) and Provincial Regalia 47/- (£2.35p.), Officers’ Collars were 5/- (25p.), and the beautifullyembroidered 18th Collar £2 2s 0d. (£2.10p.)

The return to civilian life after the First World War brought the growth of Clubs; Golf, Tennis and Football. Blazers were fashionable and so were Badges. Exports, particularly to South Africa were strong. By the end of the 1930’s A.R. Fabb Bros. Ltd had also supplied gold Wire Embroidery to the Nizam of Hyberabad, the richest Prince of India who ruled a country as large as France. The M.M. Apron had now reached a cost of £1 2s 6d (£1.13p), Provincial Regalia was £10 0s 0d, and the solid leathercasewasanextra£20s0d.AcompleteLodgecouldbefittedoutfor£1650s 0d including the carpet and all the furniture.

By this time, many Gold Wire Embroidery Companies had fallen by the wayside and the Second World War caused the demise of many more. Bombs destroyed the premises of A.R. Fabb Bros. Ltd. in the Blitz of 1940. The workforce was reformed at 15-17 Market Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, and the war years were spent manufacturing Badges and Insignia for the Army, Navy and Air Force. This included the Free French, Dutch and Polish Forces that had come to Britain to carry on the war against Germany.

Thecompany lost the Imperial JapaneseNavalEmbroiderycontracts in1939butgainedworkfromtheUSArmythatcametotheUnitedKingdom.TheyalsomadeBadges for the Clandestine Forces of the Commando Raiders without the knowledge of what or who they were for at that time.

At the end of the War, the demand for Masonic Regalia increased; at this point, MrsQuickjoinedtheCompanytohelpexpandanddevelopthisarea.Shortageswere rife; rawmaterialswere difficult to obtain; everything required couponsor was on ration. More gold wire companies disappeared. Business had expanded into FilmandTheatricalworkwhichcoincidedwithMr. JohnFabb’s return fromtheForces, bringing his added knowledge and expertise in this field.Airlinecompanies, Security Services and Civic Regalia were added to the Ceremonial Clothing and accoutrements required by the Army, Navy and Air Force.

AtthecoronationofQueenElizabethII,thecompanyembroideredthecoatforthe Colonel of the Life Guards. The few companies left in the trade had the contracts for the coronation divided between them so that it would all be ready on that great day. A.R. Fabb Bros. Ltd. Masonic work expanded even further and new markets were found for their Regalia in Australia and New Zealand, South and East Africa, the West Indies and South America.

In 1969, due to the redevelopment of Maidenhead Town Centre, the business premises were set up at Waldeck House. This was a modern development in the flattedfactorystyle;somodernthatitwasfrequentlyvisitedbycouncilsfromothertowns interested in this type of development. A.R. Fabb Bros. Ltd. continued in the manufactureandsaleofMasonicRegaliaanditwasherethatMr.AdrianQuickjoinedthecompany.Newmarketswerefoundabroadandothersconsolidated.

By the 1980’s the company was looking for its own building and in 1983 the company purchased new premises at 29-31 Risborough Road, Maidenhead. These premises were rebuilt and extended in 1986. Although competition has increased in the Masonic Regalia trade, A.R. Fabb Bros. Ltd. have been able to continue the high standard of workmanship and personal service that our customers have come to expect.

In1987 thecompany reached itscentenaryandMrAdrianQuickwasmadeaDirector and has expanded the Masonic Market particularly abroad. To keep up with modern developments he has also put the company on the Internet with its own web site.

In 1997, the Company’s 110th year, the three directors also accumulated 110 yearsofservice.Mrs.EnaQuick50years,Mr.JohnFabb40yearsandMr.AdrianQuick20years.

Morning SuitsTop Quality Morning Wear

Jackets/TailsCoatsblackherringbonein100%wool.Waistcoatsblackherringbonein100%wool.

Grey/black striped Trousers (single pleat) in55%polyester,45%wool

Dinner Suits also available in worsted wool/polyesterwithteflonfabricprotector.

PricesMorning Tail Coat ..................................... £180.00

3-piece Morning Suit ................................ £260.00

MorningWearJacket ................................ £150.00Waistcoat ..................................................... £80.00SizesRegular34”–54”.Short&Long36”–54”

Striped Trousers .......................................... £85.00SizesRegularWaist28”–50”.Short&Long30”–50”

Dinner Suit with Satin Notched Lapels,Trousers with Satin side seams ................. £160.00SizesJacketR/S/L34”–54”.TrousersR/S/L28”–54”

AllpricesareinclusiveofV.A.T.@20%

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AR FabbThe BarnsLongham Farm CloseFerndownBH22 9DE

B3073 Ham Lane

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A.R. Fabb Bros Ltd.� e Barns,

Longham Farm Close, Ringwood Road (A348),

Ferndown, Dorset. BH22 9DETel:- 01202 571600Fax:- 02102 571779

E-mail:- [email protected]

O� ce hours: Monday-Friday 9am – 4pm

Showroom open Tuesday, Wednesday, � ursday or by appointment.

www.fabb.co.uk Agent for collection and drop o�

R.H. Sands & Sons,52 Queen Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire. SL6 1HY

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