Description
A scarce Odd Fellow or Mason themed Pearlware plate, from the Staffordshire region of England, attributed to Sunderland Potteries, circa 1820 – 1830.
One of a pair, this is plate A.
Hand painted, with a floral center and a star inner border in a lustered coloring of bittersweet reds, pink, orange and green.
The wide shaped rim show various symbols used by The Odd Fellows and the Masons societies; the all-seeing eye of the Masons, celestial bodies, a book, the hourglass, and the eye set into an open hand. Some of these symbols represent blessings, unity, sympathy, and strength.
On a white pearlware body – entirely hand painted, with some raised mold work.
8.5 in. Diameter x 1 in. H
The usual light wear to the rim. In very good antique condition.
