The Master's Staff

The Staff was presented to the Company by John Boulton, Master 1795.  John Boulton traded as an Upholder at 48 Threadneedle Street between 1777 and 1794.  The staff is in ivory and has a fluted handle and oval flat top.  One side is fitted with a silver shield engraved with the arms of the City of London bordered by the following:  “May the Fraternity of Upholders continue forever”.  The second side is fitted with a silver shield engraved with the Company’s arms and inscribed: “A small token of respect from John Boulton, elected Master, August 1795.”