2024/1.53
Glassware Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
A Regency period ovoid shaped water jug
Date:- 1824
WMLMT Classification:- Other
Description
"Date: 1824.
Origin: English.
Style: Of wide ovoid form. In classic Regency form. Mould blown. Two bands of moulded raised fluting to the body. Engraved between the banding and on the neck with a profusion of acacia sprigs. A wide spout. The rim is cut in a dog tooth pattern. Below the spout there is an engraved date of 1824. Between the banding there are engraved masonic tools and emblems comprising, a 24 inch gauge, a moon with a face and seven stars around it, a plumb rule, two columns, a square and compasses with a letter ‘G’ between the legs, two candle holders with flaming candles, a ladder, a gavel, a pick, a trowel. Applied loop handle. There are initials ‘W J’ engraved in the form of acacia sprigs either side of the spout."
Properties
"Glass: Clear lead with a grey hue.
Height: 165cm.
Weight: 888 grams.
Base: Flat and 9.3 cm in diameter.
Pontil: There is a small ground out mark.
Condition: Very good. There is a small chip to a dog tooth on the rim. A few small air bubbles. Some wear to the base commensurate with age."
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