A plain and ugly silver medal 2 1/2 -ins. diameter, with arms of the Company (badly done), on one side, and on the reverse, “Presented by John Carter, Master 1870–71.” This badge is worn by the first Warden.
A very handsome badge, 23⁄4 inches diameter, of silver gilt open work, and richly enamelled with the arms of the Company, and a loop representing the Tudor rose crowned. This badge is worn by the Master.
A pair of antique Beadle’s mace heads. These are of remarkably fine workmanship, very massive, and have the Company’s heraldry displayed in high relief on both sides; each weighs about 64 ounces. (See illustration [p. 302].)
Four very handsomely chased and wrought silver garlands or wreaths for crowning the Master and Wardens on Election Day, and which are still used and worn by them on Court days in receiving guests. These are the finest in the City of London; each has the Company’s arms and the badges of the rose and crown, with other devices artistically set forth, and are mounted with silk velvet, the Renter Warden’s being green, and the others red. These garlands were made in 1629. (See [p. 494].)
A silver mounted hammer, given by James Mumford or Monforde, King’s Surgeon and First Warden in 1540; the mountings are engraved with the Tudor rose, and the arms of France and England quarterly. At the end of the handle are the donor’s initials I.M. (See illustration [p. 503].)
A silver bell “The Gift of Mr Robert Emerton Master to the Worshipful Company of Barbers 1790.”
A silver mounted snuff box, and another snuff box presented by Mr. Deputy Brass and handsomely carved out of a piece of oak removed from the roof of the old Hall. This is enclosed in another box velvet lined, with inscription on a silver plate—
The Barbers Company have well deserved
That Brass’s gift by Shoppee be preserved. Anno. 1866.
A silver salver, the gift of Charles J. Shoppee, Master 1878.
A silver claret jug, the gift of Alderman Wilkin, Master 1885.