Provincial Grand Master Company of Odd Fellows Engraved Glass Rummer C1837

Name: Provincial Grand Master Company of Odd Fellows Engraved Glass Rummer C1837
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA987008
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

Technical Description

A truly breathtaking George IV glass rummer engraved for the Company Of Odd Fellows.

It was engraved for a Past Provincial Grand Master, William Hilton of the Wigan District in 1837.

A large bucket bowl with his name and PPGM 1837 on one side and a coat of arms with an hourglass, cross keys, beehive and paschal lamb in the four quadrants, on the other side. Above the coat of arms is an open hand with polished heart and a large polished all seeing eye. Either side we have the Madonna with child and Saint Clement. Surrounding the coat of arms are the words AMICITIA AMOR ET VERITAS (Friendship Love and Truth).

Ball knop stem above a conical oot with polished pontil.

A truly stunning and very personal glass, being the first Grand Master example we have seen.

Date & Origin

England, c1837. Period of William IV

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 16.8cm Rim diameter: 11.3cm, Foot diameter: 9.5

Historical Interest

A destructive earthquake in Galilee causes 7,000 casualties in Ottoman Syria and Michigan becomes the 26th state of the USA.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16.8cm (6.61")

Width

11.3cm (4.45")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA987008

Dealers Internal Reference

2022051801

Description

Technical Description

A truly breathtaking George IV glass rummer engraved for the Company Of Odd Fellows.

It was engraved for a Past Provincial Grand Master, William Hilton of the Wigan District in 1837.

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A large bucket bowl with his name and PPGM 1837 on one side and a coat of arms with an hourglass, cross keys, beehive and paschal lamb in the four quadrants, on the other side.

Exhibit Antiques

Above the coat of arms is an open hand with polished heart and a large polished all seeing eye. Either side we have the Madonna with child and Saint Clement. Surrounding the coat of arms are the words AMICITIA AMOR ET VERITAS (Friendship Love and Truth).