1926/23
Glassware Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
A Mid 19th Century round funnel shaped wine glass
WMLMT Classification:- Goblet/Glass
Country of Origin:- England
Province/Region/District:- Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire - United Grand Lodge of England
Associated Unit (Lodge/Chapter Etc.):- Vernon Lodge No.560
Order:- Craft (Blue Masonry)
Description
"Date: Mid 19th Century.
Origin: English.
Style: A medium sized round funnel shaped wine glass with applied etching of signs and symbols. From Vernon Lodge in a scroll form lettering. The scroll is above an all seeing eyea square and compasses with ‘560’ between the legs. There is a star either side. Further round there is another square and another compases all entwined in rope with a skirret, gavel, trowel and a pencil. There is then a large five pointed star with an all seeing eye in the middle; all this with a level behind.8.2 cm in diameter.
Stem: A shallow cushion knop at the top leading to a plain stem with an annual flattened cushion knop as it joins the foot.
Foot: Spread plain. No pontil mark as this is a moulded glass. Diameter 7cm."
Properties
"Glass: Clear low quality lead.
Height: 13.3cm.
Weight: 174 grams.
Condition: Excellent. No damage or repairs. Some wear to the foot from use otherwise as new."
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