Martin Luther Loyal Orange Lodge Candle Box

Extremely rare Martin Luther tin candle box from the Loyal Orange Lodge - ONE OF IT"S KIND

hand painted and signed Martin Luther - L.O.L. 464

one of the earliest pieces of Canadian Orangemen Memorabilia

it has survived it lovely condition and the detail and craftsmanship are amazing

looks to originally have had a little piece of glass or formica behind the star opening , tabs are still there to slide in a replacement

I purchased this piece from the son of a long time antique dealer who told his dad cherished it as one of his rarest finds

obscure reference found here - http://quincey.info/?p=859