3-052-392 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Badge presented to the Master of the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wire-drawers, 1880. 'At the last meeting of this worshipful Company, on Friday, the 9th January, a very handsome Badge was presented to the Master by the Court of Assistants. We are furnished by Messrs. Hancocks and Co., of. Bruton-street, with an Illustration of the design. It represents the arms of the ancient Company, and is manufactured in fine gold enamelled in proper colours. It is suspended by a cord of gold and silver wire. The Gold and Silver Wire Drawers' Company dates back to 1693. The Livery was granted by the Court of Aldermen, July 18, 1780. At the centenary, in July next, it has been decided to hold an exhibition of works of art in gold and silver. The Lord Mayor has kindly offered the use of the Mansion House for that purpose'. From "Illustrated London News", 1880.