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Lot Essay
The engraved inscription reads: De Molay Commandery No. 12 Louisville, Kentucky from E.L. Lindsley Wm. H. Carroll Robt. McDonough Lyman C. Parks J.A. Ford San Francisco Triennial 1883
The De Molay Commandery of Louisville is a fraternal organization of the Knights Templar, part of Freemasonry. The inscription on this presentation piece refers to a convention held in San Francisco in 1883, known as the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. Drilling or marching competitions were an important component of these triennial conventions, and this pitcher was awarded to the De Molay Commandery for winning the San Francisco competition.
A pitcher of the same design, originally from the collection of Samuel J. Wagstaff, sold in these Rooms on January 27, 1996, lot 53.
The De Molay Commandery of Louisville is a fraternal organization of the Knights Templar, part of Freemasonry. The inscription on this presentation piece refers to a convention held in San Francisco in 1883, known as the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. Drilling or marching competitions were an important component of these triennial conventions, and this pitcher was awarded to the De Molay Commandery for winning the San Francisco competition.
A pitcher of the same design, originally from the collection of Samuel J. Wagstaff, sold in these Rooms on January 27, 1996, lot 53.