Late 18th century Pink Lustre 8½” Jug Circa 1796-1850

Classification:- Jug

On left:-

Verse in floral border

"Let Masonry from Pole to Pole

Her sacred laws expand,

Far as the mighty waters roll,

To wash remotest land:

That virtue has not left mankind,

Her social maxims prove,

For stamp'd upon this Masons' mind

Are unity and Love."

In centre under spout

Cast Iron Bridge over river Wear

On right:-

Sailing ship 'Northumberland 74'

8½”

Moulded spout and handle.

1927/65