THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SPECTACLE MAKERS

	Arms: Vert a Chevron Or between three Pairs of Nose-spectacles proper framed of the second Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath Or and Vert] Two Arms embowed vested Vert cuffed Or the hands proper holding a Sun in Splendour within an Annulet Gold Supporters: On either side a Falcon proper belled Or charged with a Sword erect Gules
Granted 18 September 1950.

History:
The Company was granted its Charter in 1629 but its Livery not until 1809. The majority of the Livery if about 300 are concerned with the trade but the greatest public service has been the examinations since 1898 to qualify opticians to practice; there are over 4,000 qualified Freemen. Optical research is supported.

Web site: www.spectaclemakers.com

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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