Masonic 1911 Rochester Champagne Made by US Glass, c.1911. 4 7/8" h x3 7/8"w. Condition is superb. Paint and gold are vibrant in color. No chips or cracks. "Pittsburgh, PA" appears under the Kodak buildings, "1911" appears under the Masonic symbol. (6033)

Keywords: fraternal, society, Mason, order, memorabilia

Circa: 1911
Manufacturer: US Glass  

Masonic 1903 Saratoga Indian Mug Made by US Glass, c. 1903. 3 7/16" h x 2 ½" w. "Saratoga" appears on either side of the Indian head. Applied sword handle, is missing the hilt. Both sides of the top of that handle are chipped where hilt was broken off. Tiny flake on end of nose and each cheekbone shows a 1/16" area of missing paint. (6032)

Keywords: fraternal, society, Mason, order, memorabilia

Circa: 1903
Manufacturer: US Glass  

Masonic 1904 Atlantic City Handled Mug Made by US Glass, c.1904. 3 7/16" h x 2 7/16" w. Applied fish handle, silver in color. "Atlantic city 1904" appears under the ship, "Pittsburgh, PA is under the mermaid. The circular bands of water are light blue. There is a tiny flake off the mermaid’s nose and chin, otherwise condition is excellent. (6031)

Keywords: fraternal, society, Mason, order, memorabilia

Circa: 1904
Manufacturer: US Glass  

Fraternal Paperweight AOUW A 3" round paperweight celebrating the American Order of United Workmen. The order, founded in 1868 by John Upchurch, was an organization for the benefit of workers. Its emblems and symbols were steeped in Masonry. This paperweight features a shield and an anchor. Excellent condition. (#5269)

Key Words: Victorian glass, Masonic, Masons, Historical, commemorative, EAPG, Early American pattern glass, pressed glass, desk accessories
Manufacturer: as described  

Knights Templar medallion w/ribbon by Mosaic This rare hexagonal medallion was made by the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio, for the Knights Templar. The medallion measures 2 ¼" from top to bottom and has raised relief designs. There is minimal wear to the medallion. The silk ribbon is navy blue and off white, and has the printed marks of the makers Torsch & Lee (Baltimore, MD). There is minor wear to the ribbon. The entire piece is just over 4 ½" long, and probably dates from the early 1900s.

Keywords: antique ceramic pottery tiles collectible
Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile Company  

North Dakota School of Mines commemorative paperweight UND Pottery paperweight with an OES emblem. OES stands for Order of the Eastern Star and this was a commemorative piece. High glaze cranberry red on this 5 sided paperweight. Each side is 2" long, and is 1 ¼" in thickness. Dark blue ink stamp on reverse, which was used from 1916 - 1963. Condition is excellent on this Arts & Crafts Movement pottery piece.
Manufacturer: North Dakota School of Mines  

AET Knights Templar Medallion - 1901 Dated 1901, this 2 1/2" medallion is both transfer printed and hand colored. Probably made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, this commemorates the "Tri-Annual Louisville, Kentucky Cyrene Commandrey No 10". Black transfer, rust color accents, and traces of gold around the edge. Factory hole at the top. A lot of little glaze nips to the outside edges, both front and back. Crazing line on back. This very unusual medallion is truly a treasure!

Key words: tiles antique vintage commemorative exonumia

Manufacturer: American Encaustic Tiling Company  

Elk Lodge Tile by Mosaic Tile Company This commemorative piece was made by the Mosaic Tile Company, of Zanesville, Ohio - for the Elks Lodge Number 114. Unglazed white body, with the design in raised relief - this hexagonal tile measures 2 1/4" from point to point and is 3/8" thick. The medallion is in excellent condition. Probably circa 1950's - factory hole for hanging.

Keywords: art tiles ceramic pottery fraternal vintage collectible

Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile company  

Knights Templar Duquesne Commandery Plate This 5 ½" plate features the blockhouse. Inscribed " Duquesne Commandery No. 72 – K. T., Pittsburgh USA". C. 1899. Excellent condition. (5782)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG early american pattern glass
Manufacturer: American Glass company  

Shriner/Masonic Loving Cup Niagara Falls Maker unknown, c. 1905. Each of the 3 sections are as follows: a section with Masonic symbols, plus " Syria, Pittsburgh, PA."; remaining sections have enameled oval panels of Niagara Falls with "Niagara Falls" on one and " June, 1905" on the other. Each of these panels has some minor pin prick dots where the enameling is gone.A ring of mineral deposits circles the top 1/4" of this piece. (5962)

Keywords: Mason, symbolic, scimitar, fraternal, organization

Manufacturer: unknown  

Zanesville Rotary Tile Medallion by Mosaic Made the Mosaic Tile Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, this white unglazed tile medallion was made for the Zanesville Rotary. Measures 2 3/8" in diameter, and has a small factory hole at the top, where a ribbon could be threaded through to wear this. Exact age unknown, probably circa 1940 or so. Excellent condition.

Key words: art tiles ceramic pottery vintage

Manufacturer: Mosaic Tile Company  

Lions Club International Ceramic Souvenir Beautiful detail on this press molded pottery piece- made for the Lions International Club. Signed and dated underglaze on the back, CHB '53, this measures 1 1/2" in diameter and is 3/8" thick. Not only is this an unusual commemorative piece of pottery, but the rare glazing in purple puts it right over the top! In outstanding condition.

Key words: art tiles antique vintage ceramic pottery tile

Manufacturer: ceramic tile company  

Vintage Shriners Tile by Wheeling Tile Company The symbols for the Shriners adorn this 4 ¼" square tile made by the Wheeling Tile Company, of Wheeling West Virginia. The tube lined design has a cream to light yellow high glaze background with colors of blue and gold in black outline. Probably made in the 1930s or 40s, this has an original paper label and is in mint condition. (#1302)

Key words: art tiles antique vintage
Manufacturer: Wheeling Tile Company