Very Rare, 1818 Early James T. Porter (Marked) Middletown, CT Masonic Grand Master Apron lidded crock I think it is just

I think it is just beautifully done

with flowers and branches set against a recessed gridded geometric pattern

Other than the fading

3) a column at the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna

Very Rare, 1818 Early James T. Porter (Marked) Middletown, CT Masonic Grand Master Apron lidded crock I think it is justThis fantastic thing! It is a dated, 1818 silk Masonic Grand Masters apron engraved with a marvelously extensive array of symbols, including large all seeing eye at top. I have found a few other related examples out there (sold at auction and in museum collections, including at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library) featuring engraved images attributed to James T. Porter (active 1810 1830), of Middletown, Connecticutand this one is definitely