The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Leathersellers. 15.
. bucks trippant regardant attired and unguled . A demi-buck attired and unguled . The dexter, a buck or, attired sa., the sinister a ram attired or. .
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The company of leathersellers was a brotherhood of ancient standing, having been incorporated in the year of Richard II. They were subsequently re-incorporated by a charter from king Henry VI. in , by the style of And, by a grant from king Henry VII. the wardens of this company were empowered to inspect sheep, lamb, and calf leather, throughout the kingdom, in order to prevent frauds in those commodities. It is a livery company. The corporation is governed by a prime and wardens, and assistants. Since their hall has been pulled down, this company meets in a house in Little St. Helen's, belonging to themselves, but at present let on lease. | |