Early Victorian white pearlware commemorative mug / cup, with black transferware decoration for the "Widows and Orphans of Independent Odd Fellows Manchester Unity”. Inscribed "Unity is Strength" and decorated with an armorial shield and an incorrectly rendered Latin motto "Amicitia Amor et Veritas" - "Friendship, Love and Truth".

Made in Staffordshire, c. 1850's.

273 g
10.5 cm in height
10 cm in diameter

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.

Very good antique condition. Some minor wear to the enamel on the print on one side, looks like a factory defect; chip to base; some minor wear to enamel on the rim commensurate with age, please carefully regard all photos.

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Early Victorian white pearlware commemorative mug / cup, with black transferware decoration for the "Widows and Orphans of Independent Odd Fellows Manchester Unity”. Inscribed "Unity is Strength" and decorated with an armorial shield and an incorrectly rendered Latin motto "Amicitia Amor et Veritas" - "Friendship, Love and Truth". 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. Very good antique conditi