Creamer Ware
Mugs with Frogs
circa 1785
These early Masonic mugs with
the little porcelain frogs made inside of them are sometimes called emetic
mugs. See the ceramics section in the "Material Culture of the
American Freemason" book published by the Museum of Our National Heritage
in Lexington, Mass. These mugs date to 1785 and were made in
England. You can imagine the surprise of most drinkers when they got
down to the little porcelain frog sitting in the bottom of their cup! It
shows a sense of humor from 200 years ago!
A special
"Thanks" from Brother Al Lohman, a 30 year collector and 30+ year
Masonic Lodge member from Wisconsin. Al trades on eBay under the User ID
"lochlohman"
