Old text

This old scoll is coming up for sale in San Fransisco and is titled The Old Charges of British Freemasons. The catalgue description reads: "Scroll printed on vellum, with illuminations in red; coat of arms with the motto "Dieu et Mon Droit" at the top. 210x16.5 cm. (82¾x6½"), on four strips of vellum joined together.Very Rare, apparently unrecorded printing on a vellum scroll of one of the "Old Rolls" or "Old Charges" of Masonic Gothic constitutions -- the "Haddon MS." of 1723 -- articulating the historical background and principles of Freemasonry. OCLC lists one copy (in the British Library) of an 1895 work (printed London: G. Kenning) entitled "The Old Charges of British Freemasons. Including a reproduction of the 'Haddon Manuscript,'..." by William James Hughan, but this separate printing of the Haddon MS in scroll format is nowhere to be found. The colophon at the bottom of the scroll reads: "This Copy of the 'Haddon' MS. in the possession of Mr. James S. Haddon, of Wellington, from a photograph of the original which is written on vellum and measures 5 ft. 3in. by 13¼in. has been faithfully printed by M.C. Peck, Hull, this 30th August, 1894." A rare, possibly unique printing of a key Masonic text. "

Aim higher

This Masonic pocket pistol is coming up for sale at Estate Auctions in the US wiht an estimate of about £500.

The catalogue descriptioon reads: "POCKET PISTOL: Circa 1868-1873, manufactured by Manhattan Arms Co., marked American Standard Tool Co. Newark NJ. 3" barrel .22 caliber with engraved Masonic compass and square on both sides, cylinder scene Indians and settlers. Serial number 719, matching numbers on barrel. Action works fine. Owners name on W. M. Shattuck on buttstrap, we were able to find 5 William H. Shattuck's listed as Union soldiers, unable to identify exact owner. Original wood grips. Measures 7 1/4" l. overall."

Have a seat

This Masonic High Back Chair with Globes is coming up for sale in Cincinnati, US, and is expected to kake about £500.

It dates from c. 1900 and retains its original upholstery.

George Washington

This portrait of George Washington in Masonic regalis is coming up for sale at the Stair Galleries in New York. It is expected to sell for 4,000 pounds.

Firing glass - 1768

This Beilby polychrome enamelled Masonic tumbler with firing foot dates from 1768. It's being sold at Sotheby's and is expected to make £8,000.

The catalogue description reads: "The waisted cylindrical form with solid base, inscribed PT 1768 in opaque-white, painted on the reverse with various Masonic emblems in yellow and red, below a foliate garland in white enamel to the rim."