The ovoid mallet form body with three applied neck rings,
the body profusely engraved with numerous Masonic symbols, as follows :
Masonic Twin Pillars framing 3 Great Lights separating
a Flaming Sun and a Crescent Moon,

above an Apron,
and 7 Stars above a Trying Square and Masonic Compass,
all above a Masonic Pavement of checkerboard pattern,
the Masonic Pavement taking the form of Double Triangles continuing around the decanter base,

(possibly indicating production for a lodge of the 'Ancients',

called 'Chapter' in the UK, 'York Rite' in the US);
a Sheath of Corn,

a Master Mason in a tricorn hat holding a Square and Compass

seated on Solomon's Chair, above 7 Steps;
a Trellis Arch with Acacia Vine

siding the 6-Pointed Star of Solomon
over an unidentified emblem, possibly Council of the Princes of Jerusalem;
and a drapery shield centering a Level and Plumb,

'Working Tools' for the 3 Degrees,

including another plumb, a square and compass, a shovel and a trowel;
all above a diapered and tasseled drapery;
polished pontil with good edge foot wear;

bull's eye stopper with frosted base, and frosted neck interior

Condition : Excellent with light general wear; no cracks, chips or restoration

11" High / The Base, 4" Wide

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Fine George III Engraved Masonic Mallet Decanter, England, c1780 

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