Late 18th or early 19th century Sunderland 9” Jug Circa 1796-1850

Classification:- Jug

On Left:-

Conventional View of K.S. Temple between two pillars flanked by two female figures Justice & Mercy with a mirror and head turned away.

"The World is in pain

Our secrets to gain

But still let them wonder and gaze on

They ne'er can divine

The Word nor the sign

O' a free & an Accepted Mason."

In centre under spout:-

"I envy no one's birth or fame,

Their title, train or dress,

Nor has my pride err stretch'd its aim,

Beyond what I possess,

I ask not, wish not, to appear

More beauteous, rich or gay,

Lord make me wiser every year,

And better every day."

9”

No lustre - Black lines

1927/66