. History of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers of the City of London, otherwise the Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. f the Joiners Livery Company, where two naked boysoccur, one holding an emblematical female figure and the other a square. Savages are, of course, often depicted, but are invariably represented inlaurel wreaths. In modern times the partial clothing of the two boys has been introducedand the scarves used in this connection have been rendered blue ; there is nojustification whatever for this innovation, as the terms of the grant are explicitand definite. The arms as at
. History of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers of the City of London, otherwise the Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. f the Joiners Livery Company, where two naked boysoccur, one holding an emblematical female figure and the other a square. Savages are, of course, often depicted, but are invariably represented inlaurel wreaths. In modern times the partial clothing of the two boys has been introducedand the scarves used in this connection have been rendered blue ; there is nojustification whatever for this innovation, as the terms of the grant are explicitand definite. The arms as at present delineated partake too much of QueenAnne flamboyance of a debased character to be either pleasing or satisfactoryto one cognisant of the ancient origin of the Company, and a new design by acompetent artist, versed in mediaeval heraldry, with helmet, mantling, heater-shield, etc., would form not only a graceful gift to the Guild, but also be of thegreatest use. The Gateshead Glazing Company bear the same arms as the Glaziersand Painters of Glass of London, with the exception of the motto ; theywere granted in
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