7 copper engravings, hand colored “A Meeting of Free Masons” 1809-1812

attention; the engravings look pale because of the photos

7 copper engravings, hand colored “A Meeting of Free Masons” 1809-1812

complete set. published by the Palser, surry side westminster bridge

framed; 49,5 x 39,5 cm

1.       The junior warden introducing in the lodge the candidate tob e initiated an entered apprenttice, 1809
2.       the candidate placing his right hand on the holy bible, solemby takes the oath  to revael the mysteries of Masonry. 1809
3.       the junior warden makes a sign tot he master that he is going to introduce a candidate who is in attendance outside the lodge, 1812.
4.       introduction of the candidate in the lodge by the junior warden who is proving him by sign & Token, 1812
5.       ceremony of placing the candidate  on the tablet designed on the floor of the lodge, 1812
6.       the candidate is laid on the device painted on the floor of the lodge & his face covered with a bloody cloth, The officers during an addrefs from the master present theur drawn swords to different parts of the candidates body. 1812
7.       The master is raising the candidate gives the grasp, embrace & declares him duly elected a master mason. 1812