The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Founders. 33.
. Az. a laver-pot (i. e. vase) between taper candlesticks or. . A fiery furnace ; arms, of the last, issuing from clouds, on the sinister side of the , vested ar. holding in both hands a pair of closing-tongs sa. taking hold of the melting pot in the furnace .
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The fraternity of founders was incorporated by letters patent of the of James I. in the year , by the name of and they have power to search all brass weights, and brass and copper wares, within the city of London, and | |
398 | miles thereof. And all makers of brass weights within that circuit are obliged to have their several weights sized by the company's standard, and marked with their common mark: and such of these weights as are of avoirdupois weight, to be sealed at the of this city, and those of troy-weight at Goldsmiths'-hall. |
It is a livery company, governed by a master, wardens, and assistants. The hall of this company is in . | |
Footnotes: [] Granted October 13, 1590. |