Early Jacquard Woven Masonic Carpet
This is a spectacular section of
Jacquard Woven Masonic Carpet from the second quarter of the 19th century.
Executed in red and black, it measures about 56" x 35 1/2" and is
just covered with Masonic symbolism: i.e. the Holy Royal Arch, the Ark
and Anchor, the Sword Pointing to a Naked Heart, the Beehive, the Five Columns
representing the Ancient Orders of Architecture, the Square & Compasses
opened on the Volume of Sacred Law, the Indented Tessel & Blazing Star,
etc. This section has obviously served it’s years as a hanging wall mural in
a dark Lodge Room, and is therefore in much better condition than remnants of
these carpets that have done duty underfoot. The fabric is strong, there is no
fading or wear and the colors are bright, much better than shown. The only
damage I can see are few small moth holes. A truly wonderful Masonic
artifact.
