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glass shaped, purchased in 1677 with the pro- 

 ceeds of sale of spoons. Each has four arms or 

 rests, a circular depression for the salt, and is 

 engraved with the Company's arms. Their respec- 

 tive dimensions are : — 



Height, extreme, 6^ inches ; diameter at base, 

 7|- inches ; original weight 32^ oz. Hall mark, 

 1676. 



Height, extreme, 6 inches ; width at base, 

 7 inches ; original weight, 27 oz. 12 dwts. Hall 

 mark, 1676. 



Circular Salt (hour-glass shape). — The gift, 

 in 1690, of Edward Benskyn, Master 1664 and 

 1665. It has three arms and a circular depression 

 for the salt, and contains the inscription, '' The 

 Gift of Edward Benfkin, Member of this Com- 

 pany. The 18 Septemb®'', 1690." Extreme 

 height, 6^ inches ; diameter at base, 8 inches. 

 Hall mark, 1661. Plate V,, fig. 2. 



The "Rich" Candlesticks. — A pair presented, 

 in 1692, by Lady Rich and Elias Rich, the widow 

 and son of Sir Peter Rich. They have fluted Doric 

 columns and octagonal bases. Height, 13 inches ; 

 width at base, 8^ inches ; original weight, 67 oz. 

 14 dwts. Hall mark, 1692. Plate H., fig, 3. 



The ''Banner" Candlesticks. — Richard Ban- 

 ner, formerly Clerk of the Company, bequeathed in 

 1720 the sum of ^20, with which were purchased, 



