Exhibit Antiques has dated this Engraved Odd Fellows Glass Tumbler to the Victorian era.
A 19th-century Victorian glass tumbler produced in England around c1850. The glass is engraved with symbols of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in particular, the Eye of Providence, Beehive, Coffin and Cross Quills; the crossed quills are typically used to represent the office of the Secretary.
The stag is found on some other odd fellows' memorabilia; however, it's less common and may instead be a heraldic symbol denoting a family clan or a leadership position. Loral wreath engraved on the other side of the glass. Large polished pontil to the base and a nice tactile weight to the glass when held.
Date & Origin
England, c1850. Period of Queen Victoria.
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 10cm
Rim diameter: 8.7cm
Base diameter: 7.7cm
Historical Context
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) originated in 18th-century England as a friendly society for working-class individuals in "odd" or un-guilded trades, designed to provide mutual aid, financial security, and social support. Officially established in the U.S. in 1819 by Thomas Wildey in Baltimore, the fraternal organisation gained popularity for its focus on benevolence—specifically visiting the sick, relieving the distressed, educating orphans, and burying the dead.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this Engraved Odd Fellows Glass Tumbler to the Victorian era.
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19th Century Engraved Order of Odd Fellows Glass Tumbler c1850
