THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GOLD & SILVER WYRE DRAWERS

	Arms: Azure on a Chevron Or between two Coppers in chief of the second and in base as many Points in saltire Argent a Drawing Iron between two Rings Sable Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath of the Colours] Two Arms embowed vested Gules cuffed Argent the Hand proper holding an Engrossing Block Or Supporters: On the dexter side an Indian proper crowned with an Eastern Crown Or vested round the middle with Feathers pendent alternately Argent and Gules holding over his shoulder a Bar of Silver, and on the sinister side a Man vested proper in his sinister hand a Hank of Silk Argent Motto: Amicitiam Trahit Amor
These arms are self-assumed and are of no authority.

History:
The drawing of fine gold-coated silver thread for use in brocade and later in uniforms is now reduced to a single maker. The Charter was granted in 1693 and the Livery in 1780. The trade is still represented in the Livery of about 350. The principal charity is the London Homes for the Elderly.

For current contact details please go to The Livery Companies Database, which can be found on The Fishmongers' Company's website.

Last updated 4 January 2005
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