MASONS, PLASTERERS, BRICK MAKERS & STONE CUTTERS SILK TRADE BANNER.

MASONS, PLASTERERS, BRICK MAKERS & STONE CUTTERS SILK TRADE BANNER. Circa 1st half 19th Century. The hanging banner mounted to a round wood dowel with hanging loop having oil painted decoration on both sides with a light green later addition yarn fringe. One side with “WE ARE FREE MASONS; OUR SECRET IS INDUSTRY & SKILL.” in black and cream letters with red and brown shadowing. Below the phrase is a collage of drafting tools including compass, square and other tools on a white silk background. The reverse with “WHEN HISTORY’S PAGE NO DATE CAN GIVE OF EMPIRES OVERTHROWN. OUR COUNTRY’S DEEDS AND OURS SHALL LIVE IN MONUMENTAL STONE.” in black letters with brown and red shadowing against a white silk background. SIZE: 35″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Some light wrinkles and creases. Light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20477 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2119	$3,450.00	MASONS, PLASTERERS, BRICK MAKERS & STONE CUTTERS SILK TRADE BANNER. Circa 1st half 19th Century. The hanging banner mounted to a round wood dowel with hanging loop having oil painted decoration on both sides with a light green later addition yarn fringe. One side with “WE ARE FREE MASONS; OUR SECRET IS INDUSTRY & SKILL.” in black and cream letters with red and brown shadowing. Below the phrase is a collage of drafting tools including compass, square and other tools on a white silk background. The reverse with “WHEN HISTORY’S PAGE NO DATE CAN GIVE OF EMPIRES OVERTHROWN. OUR COUNTRY’S DEEDS AND OURS SHALL LIVE IN MONUMENTAL STONE.” in black letters with brown and red shadowing against a white silk background. SIZE: 35″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Some light wrinkles and creases. Light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20477 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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