On 7 July 2009, the company had a dinner in an unfamiliar hall, that of the Vintner's company. The hall was rebuilt in the 1670s after the 1666 Fire of London and more or less escaped damage in the Blitzkreig of the 1940s. The rooms still are those of the Restoration; of Charles II and Queen Anne. Oak carved and swagged panelling and fine ancient objects are on display everywhere.
A florid roccoco gilt candle sconce with candles fitted,
(although the room is illumnated by electric fittings).
Nice sconce!
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