{"product_id":"a-fine-example-of-an-antique-19th-century-masonic-stoneware-whisky-jug","title":"A Fine Example Of An Antique 19th Century Masonic Stoneware Whisky Jug","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine example of an antique 19th-century Masonic stoneware whisky jug, skillfully shaped like a Mason’s mallet and richly decorated with Masonic symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jug is made from salt-glazed stoneware, likely English or American in origin and dates from the mid to late 1800s. The body is adorned with prominent Masonic iconography: the Square and Compasses, columns (Boaz and Jachin), the blazing sun, moon, stars, the all-seeing eye, level, plumb line, and trowel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese symbols represent moral rectitude, enlightenment, duality, and the tools of both operative and speculative masonry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mallet form directly references the Mason’s gavel, a symbol of the authority of the Worshipful Master and the shaping of character through discipline. Such jugs were often commemorative or ceremonial, sometimes presented as lodge gifts or used at festive boards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. No signs of Chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 23cm x 16cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 1500 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55421445865855,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/ECE6E9A0-45B8-46CC-A110-1908630500EC.jpg?v=1746514131","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/a-fine-example-of-an-antique-19th-century-masonic-stoneware-whisky-jug","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}