The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Turners. 51.
. a catherine wheel between columns ; in chief a regal crown ; in base an axe ar. handled of the , lying fessewise, the blade downward. . A female figure , representing St. Catherine; her hair dishevelled, her head within a circle of glory of the , and ducally crowned ; vested lined with ermine; supporting with her dexter hand a catherine wheel of the ; in her sinister hand a sword, the point resting on the wreath .
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The fraternity of turners is of ancient foundation, it was incorporated by letters patent of king James I. by the name of
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The turners anciently were measure makers, as appears from a record in the chamber of London. | |
This is a livery company, under the government of a master, wardens, and assistants. | |
Their hall is a small edifice on . | |
Footnotes: [] Granted 17th Dec. 1634. |