{"product_id":"three-antique-porcelain-beakers-manchester-unity-of-the-independent-order-of-oddfellows","title":"Three antique porcelain beakers, Manchester Unity of the Independent Order of Oddfellows.","description":"Wonderful set of three antique porcelain crested ware beakers, Grafton China, delicate and tilted.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe inscription of \"Manchester Odd Unity\" refers to one of the most famous Friendly Societies in the Commonwealth. Odd Fellows is an international fraternity consisting of lodges first documented in 1730 in London. Both modern Freemasonry and the Odd Fellows came into existence around the same time, the 18th century, and both came from the workers guilds. However, unlike the Freemasons that put emphasis on self-improvement, the Odd Fellowship prioritised doing good works in the community.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMarked to A.B. Jones and Sons, porcelain \u0026amp; earthenware manufacturer at Grafton Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. As they are made in celebration of the centenary of the Odd Fellows, and corresponding to the appropriate design of the maker's marks, they are indeed dated to 1910.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cups are 9.4 cm in height, 7.5 cm in diameter, and 5.5 cm in lower diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent antique condition, no signs of restoration, cracks. There are some dots of pain, appear to be factory defects.\u003cbr\u003e\nSold in the condition as shown in the description and photos. Please carefully regard all photos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItems will be sent fully tracked and insured. Please note cost of shipping includes labour, packaging and postage.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62886514360650,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.3847890193_9neh.jpg?v=1785928956","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/three-antique-porcelain-beakers-manchester-unity-of-the-independent-order-of-oddfellows","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}