Wilford Archive
Richard Mason - Naughty boy made good!
The Ivory Gavel given to the Company by Richard Mason in 1675
An ivory gavel, 8 inches long weight 13ozs. The gavel head is inscribed: “THE GIFT OF RICHARD MASON DRAP’R.SECOND TIME MASTER OF THE COMPANY OF MERCHANT TAYLORS. ANNO. DOM. 1675”
The Rolls of Masters records Richard Mason as Master in 1659 & 1675
GAW - April 2025