. on a chevron , between coppers in chief of the , in base, points in saltier a drawing iron between rings (i. e. tools used by wire-drawers) . arms embowed, vested cuffed holding between their hands , an engrossing block . The dexter an Indian , crowned with an eastern crown , vested round the middle with feathers pendant alternately and holding over his shoulder a bar of silver: the sinister, a man vested , (called in the grant a silk throwster) in his sinister hand a hank of silk .

Amicitiam trahit amor.

This fraternity was incorporated by letters patent of James I. in the year , by the name of

The governor, assistants, and commonalty, &c.

The master, wardens, assistants, and commonalty of the art and mystery of drawing and flatting of gold and silver wire, and making and spinning of gold and silver thread and stuffs, in our city of London.

This is a livery company, and is governed by a master, wardens, and eighteen assistants.