Masonry 1 – Sunderland
The World is in pain
our secrets to gain
but still let them wonder and gaze on
For they never can divine
neither word nor the sign
Of a Free and Accepted MASON
our secrets to gain
but still let them wonder and gaze on
For they never can divine
neither word nor the sign
Of a Free and Accepted MASON
Attributed to Dawson's Low Ford Pottery
This transfer is attributed to Dawson's on the basis of the frog, which is attributed to that pottery.
Phillips & Co, and Dixon, Austin & Co, Sunderland Pottery
The creamware mugs, above and below, likely belong to the earlier Phillips period, 1807–1818. However, note the similarity of the enamelling to the Dixon Austin-marked bowl below.
This transfer is initialled 'W' and 'C' under each of the pillars for Walter Cockburn. The transfer pairs with a maritime verse with the printed mark, Dixon & Co, Sunderland Pottery. The jug likely belongs to the Dixon, Austin & Co period, 1818–1839.
This fabulously decorated bowl, with similar enamels to the mug above, also has the 'Masonry 2' transfer, with a 'Dixon, Austin & Co' printed mark.