Hoc Testimonium
Venerabunda posuit,
Anno Salutis Humanæ M. DC. LXXXIV.
On the west side of this pedestal, is cut in relievo, a Cupid resting his right hand on a shield, containing the arms of France and England quartered, and holding in his left a rose.
On the north side are the arms of Ireland on a shield, supported by a Cupid.
On the south side is the following inscription on the base of the pedestal:
‘This statue was repaired and beautified by the company of Merchant Adventurers of England, anno 1730; John Hanbury, Esq; Governor.’
On the east side are the arms of Scotland, with a Cupid holding a thistle. All done in relievo.
In the area on the inside of the Royal Exchange, merchants meet every day at twelve at noon, and a prodigious concourse of those of all nations continue there till two, in order to transact business; but soon after that hour the gates are shut up, and not opened again till four. For the readier dispatch of business, and that every particular merchant may be easily found, they are disposed in separated classes, each of which have their particular station, called their walk, as may be seen at one view by the following plan, by attending to which any merchant may easily be found.
