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Description:
Six Odd Fellows Shaving Mugs, America, late 19th/early 20th century, one with gilt "FLT" in chain links over colorful all-seeing eye and gilt "Chas. F. Van Buren" with gilt sprig decoration; one marked in gilt "F.A. Benson" over all-seeing eye, chain links, heart and hand, bow and quiver, bundle of rods, ark of the covenant, bible, and "I.O.O.F."; one marked in gilt "H.H. Hughes" over a red, white, and blue shield with square and compass over gilt chain links with gilt sprig decoration; one marked in gilt "C.B. Mathes" over "FLT" in chain links over all-seeing eye and "I.O.O.F." with blue and gilt floral decoration; one marked in gilt with "FLT" in chain links over "C.S. Perrin."; and one marked in gilt "W.B. Wolfram" over chain links against a black background bordered by wide gilt bands, ht. to 4 in.
The Thomas and Audrey Metzger Odd Fellows Collection
Estimate $100-150
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F. Van BurenStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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