The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Blacksmiths. 40.
. Sa. a chevron , between hammers ar, handled of the , ducally crowned of the last. . A mount , thereon a phoenix with wings indorsed , firing herself with the sun-beams of the last. . The company of blacksmiths was anciently a guild, or fraternity, by prescription, in which state it continued till the reign of queen Elizabeth, in the year , when they obtained a charter of incorporation, by the name of which was confirmed by king James I., in the year of his reign. | |
This company has a livery, and is governed by a master, wardens, and assistants. Since the company has abandoned the hall on , the business of it is transacted at Cutler's-hall. | |
Footnotes: [] Confirmed June 24, 1610. |
