06-07-200906-07-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2460Boston
June 7, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Polychrome Painted Wooden Masonic Wall Plaque

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$2,133$1,800
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2460Location: BostonDate / Time: June 07, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Polychrome Painted Wooden Masonic Wall Plaque,America, 19th century,shield-shaped pine panel with applied molding painted red, white, and blue, adorned with numerous carved wooden symbols of Masonic iconography including the All-Seeing Eye, symbol of watchfulness and the supreme Being; large letter "G" for geometry or God, the ladder of Faith, Hope, and Charity, two columns representing the two columns of King Solomon's temple, an anchor and ark for hope, three candles representing the sun, moon, and the Worshipful Master of the Lodge, a pot of incense, an emblem of a pure heart; also sun, moon, stars, shooting star, and many others, the bottom edge with applied letters "A.L. 5871/D. MORRILL," ht. 33 3/4, wd. 28 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Minor paint losses, small loss on corner of ark l.l.

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