18th-19th Century Watercolor Coat of Arms of Company of Merchant Taylors

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18th to 19th century framed watercolor Coat of Arms of the Company of Merchant Taylors of the City of York. … more 18th to 19th century framed watercolor Coat of Arms of the Company of Merchant Taylors of the City of York. A guild of freemen since 1273, Charles II granted them a royal charter April 26, 1662. This watercolor coat of arms now in an antique maple frame. It likely hung in the taylor shop of a guild member. The arms are supported by camels (carriers of the silks from the East), the motto is Unity Makes Strength. The ermine lined robes & tent signify royal patronage & the lamp atop wool.
Frame: 12.25" x 14 1/8". less