Description: The fellowship was one of the porterage groups allowed to operate in the Square Mile London. The privilege of loading, unloading and moving cargoes within the City belonged to the Corporation and was delegated to these groups under rules laid down by the Court of Common Council, its main decision-making body. There was strict demarcation between the groups: Fellowship porters had a monopoly on goods measurable ‘by dry measure’, such as corn, salt and coal. They were known as white mice due to the white coats they wore when dealing with ‘clean’ cargo. They also had links to the Fishmongers Company The Association of Fellowship Porters was for members whose duties involved loading and unloading “measurable” goods from ships and barges moored in the Thames Docks and that vicinity. This badge is for William Corby. In nice overall condition with some few surface wear and marks. The laced leather strap and lacing also in very good condition with the only fault a split and wear to the top where it would have been attached to a belt or clothing see last photo.
Price: 280 GBP
Location: Wokingham
End Time: 2024-12-28T18:52:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 33.23 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Composition: Brass
Time Period: 19th Century
Region: British
