Rare Georgian Masonic Engraved Glass Punch Bowl

Description

Heading : Georgian Punch Bowl
Date : 1820- 1840
Period :  George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ovoid
Bowl Features : Profusely Engraved with masonic symbols (see below)
Stem Features : Large inverted baluster knop
Foot : Conical.
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 9 inches. Rim. 5 ¼. bowl 7 ½ inches. foot 5 ½ inches
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks.
Restoration : None
Weight : 2000g

Interpretations of the symbols.

Antediluvian Pillars – Testimony to the might of God and obviously “the flood”
Compasses – Virtue. boundaries and Euclids 47th problem “squaring the circle” in combination with the set square
Set Square – Morality
Altar – Sacrifice. atonement
Holy Book – communication with God
Candles – Lit while meetings are held
Gavel – The shape of spiritual being. one must be a living stone. willing to be shaped intio a spiritual being please to the Creator.
Plumb Line – Working tool of a past master
Trowel – Working tool of Master mason
Three Steps – Emblematical of three stages of life. youth. manhood. old age
Jacobs Ladder – Depends upon the rite. but the rungs are most often interpreted as faith. hope. charity. temperance. fortitude. prudence and justice
Globes – Terrestrial and Celestial globes or Boaz and Jachin
Sprig of Acacia – Immortality of the soul
Six Pointed Star – Seal of Solomon
Perfect Ashlar – Understanding life