Object Number: Q2010

Collection: British Archaeology

Object Name: fireplace

Description: Limestone frieze from fireplace in three parts (Q2010a, b, c) and possibly rectangular panel bearing coat of arms which sat in the centre of the overmantel above? Most of the overmantel not yet traced. Decorated with two arms clasping at the central break, holding palm fronds (?). Surrounded by iconography of Plenty on the left hand side (wheatsheaf and bunch of grapes), emerging from shield on left on a cartouche on a cloud of sunburst, shield bears a crowned maiden emerging from a cloud; the iconography of Peace (palm fronds, olive branch, broken sword, broken spear), slightly damaged on the right; and an intertwined serpent on a bend. Q2010d: shows an achievement of arms, quarterly - one and four a cross denty; two and three gules a cross crosslet, with helmet mantling, wreath and crest head and shoulders of a defaced figure (possibly the arms of Merchant Venturers (stonework spalled) and possibly Mercers Company (Maidens Head in shield)).