Oamaru Masonic Lodge earthenware set and Freemasons NZ

Many thanks to Donna Leckie for letting us use her photos of this unusual set.

The cup is a Shape 3066 which was first made in 1984 and the saucer has the later Made In NZ stamp on it and both of these were made from earthenware.

The records show this badge to have the pattern no D002 and that it is Vitrified Badged Ware, so perhaps some vitrified ones will turn up one day ...?

Check it out !!!

Found this at an op shop recently, came across this post whilst looking for information about Free Masons pieces. Am I correct in thinking this is what you were referring to, regarding the vitrified pieces Ev?

Yes this is the Vitrified version

Thanks Ev! It's in remarkably good condition, not a single defect or mark on it. Looks to be unused. Ev, would you know an approx date of manufacture please?

This cup shape 3610 was first made in November 1963, so would have been made anytime between then and 1989 when they closed Nosmada.
I would like to add your photo to the Badged Gallery please, but will head it Freemasons NZ.
I have a faint memory of my Father being a member a very long time ago.

Thank you for your help Ev - and of course, you are more than welcome to use any photos you choose