Independent Order of Oddfellows Engraved Tumbler c1837

Description

Heading : Independent Order of Oddfellows engraved Tumbler c1830
Period : George IV
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Bucket
Pontil : Broad Polished
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  11.5cm height.  9.7cm diameter bowl. 6.5cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. Some mossing on the base and small particles of clinker within the glass
Restoration : None 
Weight:  445grams 

A wheel engraved tumbler for the Independent Order of Oddfellows. A weighty tumbler with a generous two thirds of a pint capacity it has no fewer than twelve masonic symbols set within the shield and crest. We have been unable to positively identify J Armfield nor his trade.

The Independent Order of Oddfellows. a splinter group from the Free Masons. was formed in Manchester in 1810 amongst tradesmen. This Friendly and Benovelent Society are still doing noble work to this day.