A RARE MASONIC PUNCHBOWL

CIRCA 1770

Details

A RARE MASONIC PUNCHBOWL
CIRCA 1770
A figure stands in a gilt-columned doorway before steps flanked by further gilt columns, all within puce scrollwork suspending gilt Masonic emblems, the motto above PULSANTI APERIETUR, a skull and crossbones below, floral clusters at the sides and in the center
14 inches (35.5 cm) diameter

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 31 October 1966, lot 90

Literature

Published by Hervouët & Bruneau, op cit, p 287

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Lot Essay

Pulsanti aperietur may be translated to he that knocketh the door will be opened, and, as Hervouët & Bruneau point out (ibid), this bowl was likely presented to or ordered by a new Masonic initiate, who is shown at the entrance of the Temple. Apparently unique.

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