Band of Hope Parian Figurine Pocket Watch Holder Temperance Movement Hope UK

  
This listing is for an antique Parian pocket watch holder that. Commemorates the well-known British temperance movement. Composed of fine white bisque. Porcelain, this hand-painted figural piece depicts three young. Girls who took a pledge of temperance.

Featured on each side of the holder, while a toddler who is. Reading the Bible is depicted at center. A pocket watch may be. Placed behind the figures, which allows the face of the watch. To be displayed and framed by a porcelain wreath.

Is decorated with flags emblazoned with Band of Hope. Band of Hope, a temperance organization for working-class. Children, was founded in Leeds by Ann Jane Carlile, and Jabez. All members took a pledge of total abstinence.

And were taught the evils of strong drink. Enrolled from the age of six, and met once a week to listen to. Lectures and participate in activities.

Fifty years later, in 1897. The Band of Hope numbered 3.5 million children and adults. Queen Victoria was its Jubilee patron as this organization was.

Part of the fabric of Victorian society and the Church. The UK Band of Hope changed its name to Hope UK - inheriting.

A 150-year tradition of putting children and young people first. And encouraging them to live life to the full. Overall excellent, preowned condition with no chips, cracks.

Piece of history will make an. Please reach out with any questions or reasonable offers. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Fraternal Organizations\Other Fraternal Organizations". The seller is "treasuresoftehachapi" and is located in this country: US.

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• Year: 1860's
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Modified Item: No