The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Coopers. 36.
. Gyronny of gu. and on a chevron between annulets , a grose between adzes on a chief , lilies slipped, stalked, and leaved . A demi heath-cock, with wings expanded, powdered with annulets or; in the beak a lily . camels bridled , powdered with annulets of the last. .
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The coopers' company was incorporated in , by letters patent of king Henry VII. under the title of and, in the succeeding reign, was empowered, by an act of parliament, to search and gauge all beer, ale, and soap vessels, within the city of London, and miles round its suburbs, for which they were allowed a farthing for each cask. They are governed by a master, wardens, and assistants, and their livery are very numerous. | |
The hall of this company is situated on the east side of . | |