The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Tallow Chandlers. 21.
. Per fesse , and , a pale counterchanged, doves of the last, each holding in the beak an olive branch CRESTS. , a demi-angel issuing from clouds , vested wings, expanded , crined of the last; on his head a cap; thereon a cross pattee of the , holding a dish , glorified , therein the head of St. John Baptist , a dish , glorified or, therein the head of St. John Baptist . angels proper, vested gold colour, crined and ducally crowned ; the coronet surmounted with an etoile of the last, each standing on a mount .
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This society was incorporated by king Edward IV. in the year , by the name of
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This company in former times dealt not only in candles, but in oil, vinegar, butter, hops, soap, &c. They were, in the of | |
420 | Henry VIII. authorised to search for and destroy all corrupt oil. |
In the reign of Edward VI. anno , the tallow chandlers of London, upon some disgust (perhaps upon the city's setting too low a price on their commodities) refused to sell any, by an universal consent. Orders upon this were taken by the king and council, commanding them to sell their candles, and some of them were sent to prison. | |
It is a livery company, and is governed by a master, wardens and court of assistants. The hall of this company is in . | |
