Large Bowl with verses of poetry and transfer print of numerous masonic symbols including Sun Moon, Square and Compasses, trowel etc. Circa 1796 - 1850.

Classification:- Plate/Dish/Bowl

"Verses include a Sailor Farewell -

Sweet oh sweet is that sensation

where two hearts in union meet

but the pain of seperation

mingles bitter with the sweet

And verse -

Women make Men love

love makes them sad

sadness makes them drink

and drinking makes them mad."

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