Union Case In Relief With Masonic Symbols, Ambrotype Of A Medal-winning Man C.1860

Ambrotype portrait finely enhanced with gold of a decorated man smiling in a Bakelite Union Case with relief scene.

On the case, relief scenes are molded in Bakelite and the interior features a piece of embossed velvet on one side and an ambrotype set in pinchbeck on the other.

The relief motif represents the symbols of Freemasonry.

-Square and compass to represent Freemasons and Masonic lodges around the world.

-The letter G in the center for Geometry (but also Glory, or Grandeur, God...)

-The eye surrounded by rays of sunlight, or Eye of Providence, represents the Great Architect of the Universe (God) watching over humanity.

-The pillars represent strength and establishment.

-The mosaic pavement symbolizes the duality of the world.

Union Case format 10x12 cm
Image format 7x8.5 cm

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