Olivet Lodge
No. 607
Three
Handled Loving Cup
This handsome
piece has survived almost 100 years in mint condition with no cracks or chips.
It has (3) silver-plated handles and trim along the mouth and base. The center
has a blue transfer scene (similar in style to Staffordshire) of the building
of King Solomon's Temple. It reads: "17th Anniversary, 1895-1912". The
obverse is just as beautiful with blue transfer stating "Olivet Lodge, No.
607, F.&AM, Philadelphia, Pa." along with the Square and Compasses. 3rd Panel
reads: "Worshipful Master James R. Wotherspoon, Senior Warden Thomas M. Rice
1912, Junior Warden William H. Loughery". Fully glazed body. Has a
Manufacturer's Hallmark in blue on the bottom - "Thomas Maddock's Sons Co.,
Trenton, NJ" It measures 7 1/2" tall. The mouth is 5" wide.
Thomas Maddock & Sons purchased
the Lamberton Works from the Trenton China Co. in 1892 and began producing fine
gauge china as well as commercial ware there in 1893. In 1923, the factory was
purchased by Scammell.
