Wednesday 8 September 2010

Old apron




This early 19th century Masonic Apron from the 1830s - it's believed - is coming under the hammer at Leland Little Auction in the US.

A handpainted label reads: "This Masonic Apron. Presented to McKinley Lodge No. 318 F. & A. M. - Jan. 7th 1930. By Brother, Laville F. Stitsell. Who on this date was. 50 yrs. a member of this Lodge, He was presented this apron when made a Mason. It came from Scotland and is estimated to be over 200 yrs. old." Experts believe it is from a century later.

The sale is on the 18th of September.
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