United States - Badge - franc maconnerie freemason vrijmetselarij Masonic Throne, Rococo style c. 1775-1790. - 18th - late

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Masonic Throne, Rococo style, c. 1775–1790, from the United States.

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Maconnieke Troon
Period: circa 1775-1790.

Typically Boston rococo chair, with many Freemason symbols in the backrest. Carved columns (referring to the Temple of King Solomon), a rustic arch (heavenly arch), compass and square (faith and reason), level (equality), the snake swallowing its tail (rebirth), trowel (cement of brotherly love).

Painted mahogany, maple wood.

Session restored.

Height: 131 cm Depth: 56 cm Width: 72 cm

1 specimen known in: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Number: 2000.192

Masonic Throne, Rococo style c. 1775-1790.

With many Masonic symbols in the backrest. Fluted columns (referring to the temple of King Solomon), a rusticated arch (arch of heaven), compass and square (faith and reason), a mason’s level (equality), the snake swallowing its tail (rebirth), trowel (cement of brotherly love). Painted mahogany, maple.

Seat restored;

Height: 131 cm Depth: 56 cm Width: 72 cm

1 example known in: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Number: 2000.192

Only pickup

Only pickup

Maconnieke Troon
Period: circa 1775-1790.

Typically Boston rococo chair, with many Freemason symbols in the backrest. Carved columns (referring to the Temple of King Solomon), a rustic arch (heavenly arch), compass and square (faith and reason), level (equality), the snake swallowing its tail (rebirth), trowel (cement of brotherly love).

Painted mahogany, maple wood.

Session restored.

Height: 131 cm Depth: 56 cm Width: 72 cm

1 specimen known in: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Number: 2000.192

Masonic Throne, Rococo style c. 1775-1790.

With many Masonic symbols in the backrest. Fluted columns (referring to the temple of King Solomon), a rusticated arch (arch of heaven), compass and square (faith and reason), a mason’s level (equality), the snake swallowing its tail (rebirth), trowel (cement of brotherly love). Painted mahogany, maple.

Seat restored;

Height: 131 cm Depth: 56 cm Width: 72 cm

1 example known in: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Number: 2000.192

Only pickup

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Title/Inscription
franc maconnerie freemason vrijmetselarij Masonic Throne, Rococo style c. 1775-1790.
Condition
Good condition
Country of Origin
United States
Material
Wood
Period
18th - late
Military Context
No
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1792
Objects sold
96.08%
Private

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