$184
Sunderland Pink Lustre Transfer-decorated Pottery Masonic Jug and Plaque, England, 19th century, the plaque and one side of the Jug decorated with various Masonic symbols such as the sun, moon and stars, keys, and square and compasses, along with the figure of Justice, a hive representing industry, and a book emblematic of learning with verse: "The world is in pain/Our secrets to gain/But still let them wonder & gaze on/They ne'er can divine/The word nor the sign/Of a free & an Accepted MASON," the reverse of the jug with the verse "Friendship, Love, and Truth," (small base chip on jug), ht. 8, plaque 8 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-11-05