Rare Carved Corporate Plaque Dated 1727 18th Century Freemasonry ? Folk Art 18th Century

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Rare Carved Corporate Plaque Dated 1727 18th Century Freemasonry ? Folk Art 18th Century

Interesting 18th-century plaque in bas-relief carved wood, made in 1727, as indicated by the inscription engraved on the reverse: "TREFEL FECIT A° D° 1727".

A rich, symmetrically organized decorative composition, adorned with leafy garlands and a profusion of antique tools: axes, chisels, planes, compasses and various instruments related to the woodworking and building trades.
As the whole evokes a celebration of craft skills, it is most likely a corporate or companion plaque, which may have served as a workshop sign, trade panel or masterpiece made by a craftsman.
A notch visible at the top probably enabled it to be hung.

Dimensions: height 20 cm - width 28 cm - thickness 2.5 cm.
Good condition. Wear, old patina, traces of use.

1 200 €

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Galerie des Fontaines - Paris, France

Period: 18th century

Style: Louis 15th - Transition

Condition: Good condition

Material: Solid wood

Width: 28 cm

Height: 20 cm

Depth: 2,5 cm

Reference (ID): 1749855

Availability: In stock

Rare Carved Corporate Plaque Dated 1727 18th Century Freemasonry ? Folk Art 18th Century

FOLK ART, LOUIS 15TH - TRANSITION

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