Museum Treasures Tumbler with Masonic Symbols Maker not researched Name/Title: Tumbler with Masonic Symbols Date Made: 1801-1820 Maker: Maker not researched Nationality: Nationality not researched Place Made: Place made not researched Materials: Glass Measurements: overall: 3 1/4 x 2 7/8 in.; 8.255 x 7.3025 cm Accession Number: 77.2.1 Credit Line: Special Acquisitions Fund Object Type: Food Service T & E     Expensive cut glass became much more popular after 1780 when favorable trade policies permitted Irish glass to be profitably shipped to North America. From 1801 to 1812, Irish glass houses such as those at Waterford (County Kilkenny) shipped large quantities of drinking glasses to America. After repeal of the Non-intercourse Act in 1812, Irish exports increased dramatically. Decanters and tumblers cut in Waterford's characteristic arched-panel pattern appear decorated with the Masonic square and compasses in lieu of the usual star motif. From: John D. Hamilton. "Material Culture of the American Freemasons." Lexington, Mass.: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, Inc., 1994, page 241. Email Your Question From: Your Question: << Return

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