The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
When working for livery companies or guilds in the creation of traditional coats of arms, formal training as a wood carver is essential for the design and interpretation of carving, gilding and polychromy.
Coats of arms were first used during the medieval period for representing and identifying the bearer, which could be a person, family or country. Nowadays, coats of arms are widely used by livery companies often in celebration of their annually elected masters.
The Woodcarving Studio has carried out commissions for the Prime Wardens of The Fishmongers’ Company.
Projects include
Carved Coat of Arms for the Earl of Clarendon
Carved full-size (approximate size: 1200mm x 800mm) Coat of Arms which include two supporters, shield, helm with mantling and crown, crest, heraldic dolphins and carved plaque.
We produced a full-size drawing and 1:1 scale clay model for the client’s approval before the carving process. This is a common practice for wood carvers to achieve a high standard of sculptural work.
The Coat of Arms are carved in lime wood and gessoed to prepare the ground for polychromy and gilding process. The gilding process is done with water gilding technique using 23 & ½ carat gold leaf.
Carved Coat of Arms for the Lord Errol
Carved full-size (approximate size: 1200mm x 800mm) Coat of Arms which include two supporters, shield, helm with mantling and crown, crest, heraldic dolphins and carved plaque.
We produced a full-size drawing and 1:1 scale clay model for the client’s approval before the carving process.
The Coat of Arms are carved in lime wood and gessoed to prepare the ground for polychromy and gilding process. The gilding process is done with water gilding technique using 23 & ½ carat gold leaf.