George Washington by Tom Clarke, Freemason Statue

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George Washington by Tom Clarke, Freemason Statue

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Sold Date: 05/16/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

One of Tom Clarke's larger pieces, this representation of George Washington commemorates Washington as a Freemason and is part of the Cairn Studios Great People in History Series. Released in December of 1989, this statue is retired, stands 12.5 inches high. In his Creation Stories Tom Clarke related his inspiration for this statue: " I placed Washington in a traditional pose, in front of a low brick wall, to illustrate a lesser known but vital aspect of his life. On November 4, 1752, a young George Washington was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason in new Freemasonry Lodge in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Many of Washington's letters to other lodges and bretn still exist and they convey his love and admiration for the Masonic fraternity. Washington's signature is engraved on the top of the brick wall, and behind is a plaque depicting his masonic apron. This apron, hand embroidered by Madam the Marquise de Lafayette, was presented to Washington in 1784 by the Marquis de Lafayette, a fellow Mason. The apron displays many Masonic emblems, including the rare Mark Degree.
The two large coins on the statue base commemorate the Great Seal of the United States and the Constitution, with the first three words of the Preamble, "We the People". The small coin in the center that depicts Washington's profile is the U.S. quarter, the most common coin usued in America today."

This item is in very nice condition, but does have a black mark on the felt base.

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