wool trade, and is frequently depicted on incised slabs and brasses, to denote the previous occupation of the person buried. On one of the buttresses of Lane's Chapel, St. Andrew's, Cullompton, is a sunk quatrefoil containing representations of two pairs of such shears, at right angles to each other. Lane is believed to have been a wool merchant, and died in 1528 (vide plate 6, e.).1 It is the opinion of some local archæologists that the round bodies in the platter-shaped receptacle represent heads of teazels, used for raising the nap upon woollen cloth; and this receives explanation and corroboration in the Arms of the Weavers and Fullers' Company of Exeter, figured in Izacke's Memorials of the city, and thus described by him: "They give party per saltier Azure and Gules, on the first two Shuttles, Or, on the second above a Brush, beneath a pair of Sheers Argent, etc." (1681-64.) The "Brush" is certainly the head of a teazle (vide plate 6, d.). The figure is that of a winged angel, without aureole or any distinguishing mark of a saint. The shield with its charges do not represent a proper coat of arms; but the whole design is so similar to the pew end bearing the arms of the St. Clere family (E 1., vide illustration D.A. xxii. 280), as to lead to the belief that it was a direct imitation of it. in all probability, executed at the cost ous wool merchant of the locality. best wood-carvings in the church.

C 5. 163 in. (1, 3.)

The carving was, of some prosperIt is one of the

Long bend sinister. Upper division exhibits a large face in profile, looking towards left angle. Mouth wide open and deeply carved. Head imbedded in foliated ornament. Lower division has a slightly decorated scroll, terminating in a five-petalled flower; leaves in the upper angle.

C 6. 16 in. (1, 3.)

Similar in general design to C 5. The bend is dexter, and the face, not so deeply carved, looks towards the right angle. A large triangular flower in the lower space.

C 7. 13 in. (1, 3, 7.)

Long cross, saltire wise, with triangular-shaped flowers in the spaces. The general design is similar to B 7 and B 2, but not carved by the same workman.

1 Copied from E. D. A. S. iii. plate 6.

C 8. 8 in. (1, 4.)

Single row of leaves arranged vertically, inclining alternately to right and to left, and slightly overlapping each other.

D 1. 11. (6, modern.)

In centre a shield bearing arms of the St. Clere family (a sun countercharged). Above it, the upper half of the figure of an angel, with bare head, and facing left. Curly hair. Hands shown holding shield. Wears a loose robe, continued for a very short distance below shield. Collar and cuffs turn over. Wings displayed over each shoulder, as though attached to the head. Below a floriated scroll.

D 2. 16 in. (1, 2, 3.)

Design similar to C 7.

D 3. 17 in. (2, 5.)

Divided into two squares. Upper sub-divided by bend dexter, lower by bend sinister. The interspaces occupied by floriated ornaments like half flowers.

Design somewhat similar to B 4, except that the half circle is placed at the upper part, and of vesica shape. D 5. 16 in. (1, 3, 5.)

Two unequal-sized square panels: upper (larger) similar to corresponding one of B 3. Lower has an architectural flower.

D 6. 16 in. (1, 2, 3.)

Upright double symmetrical leaf-like scroll ornament. D 7. 12 in. (1, 3.)

Divided by oblique lines into five compartments, three being oblique squares, and two triangular (above and below), occupied by floriated ornaments.

D 8. 6 in. (1, 2, 3.)

Plain roundels, arranged vertically, and touching each other. Border on one side only. Is the narrowest pewend in the church.

E 1. 12 in. (4, 6.)

Full length figure of an angel, with wings, three-quarter face looking to left. Long loose habit reaching to the feet; high up in the neck and with loose sleeves-no hands shown.

Bears a shield (in centre of panel) containing arms of

the St. Clere family. Lower fifth, contains a square formal architectural leaf.2

E 2. 16 in.

(4.)

Divided into two squares. In the lower is an architectural flower, with the petals much crumpled. The upper is divided by a cross saltire, containing formal half flowers, similar in character to that in the lower division.

E 3. 16 in.

(1, 3, 7.)
(1, 3, 7.)

Vide plate 5.

Large-sized female head and neck in upper half, in profile, looking to right; wearing close-fitting cap, completely enveloping hair and ears. Neck rests in an ornament shaped like a cornucopia, and terminating in a flower. On the restored portion the letters A. W. are incised.

E 4. 16 in. (1, 2, 3, 4.)

Double symmetrical scroll-like ornament. Carving poor and shallow.

E 5. 16 in. (1, 3, 4.)

Two square divisions. Upper occupied by two vertical fish-like bodies, placed symmetrically, and facing each other. Mouths wide open, showing teeth; upper jaws connected by a ring. Between the two is a vertical ornamental standard. Lower divided by bend dexter, with floriated ornaments in the spaces.

E 6. 163 in. (1.)

Of similar design to C 7.

E 7. 11 in. (1, 4, 7.)

Leaves arranged vertically and alternately-terminating in an alligator-like head, with open mouth displaying large teeth.

E 8. 9 in. (1, 4.)

Stalk and leaves.

F 1. 11 in. (5.) Vide plate 6, a.

At base, a sitting figure almost nude (has a sash round the waist), with a grotesque face. Upholds a shield, charged above with a greyhound current (rather mutilated), below an owl. In upper part of panel is a helmet inclined, and surmounted with crest of a dog. Represents the arms of the Ford family. The Fords. were related by marriage to the St. Clere family.

2 Vide illustration in D. A. xxii. 280.

F 2. 163 in. (No stamp mark.)

Panel divided into spaces by a cross saltire above and below, united in the centre. The middle interspace occupied by a full face with arabesque border. The other divisions contain floriated ornaments. Two formal flowers at base.

F 3. 16 in. (4.)

Two and a half circular compartments, sub-divided into vesica-shaped spaces (5 in all) containing floriated

ornaments.

F 4. 16 in. (No stamp mark.)

Upper half contains female figure to the waist. Body in full front, but head in profile to the left, and covered with cap of folded material, fitting closely. Under garment rises high in the neck, and is fastened by a plain band-like brooch. Tight-fitting dress, cut low and square in the front, with a loose piece over the shoulders like a sash. In lower half a decorated scroll-like ornament.

F 5. 16 in. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)

Long saltire-wise cross. Upper division contains an ungainly-looking head with long hair, and wearing a flat cap (coronet?). Face in profile to the left. The other spaces contain floriated ornaments.

F 6. 11 in. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)

Panel divided symmetrically into spaces, formed by half circles in apposition at their convex surfaces, and terminating above in a circular compartment containing a head in profile, similar to, but smaller than that in F 5. All the spaces occupied by formal floriated ornaments. Apparently by the same carver as F 5.

F 7. 8 in. (1, 2, 3, 5.) Vide plate 6, b.

In upper fourth of panel the head and shoulders of a female figure (?), remarkably well designed and carved. The face in profile to the left. Head covered with a close-fitting decorated cap, concealing the hair and ears. Over this, tilted forwards, is a hat of soft material, with turned-up brim, and decorated with a feather. It is retained in place by a band, passing round the back of the head. Dress high up in neck. Tightfitting jacket, with shoulder-pieces. In lower threefourths a branched foliated stem. Border of similar design to A 2 and A 6.

F 8. 17 in. (1, 3, 5.) Vide plate 4.

A half-length female figure, shown above a hatch or hall-door (?), occupies the upper part of the panel. Face in profile, looking towards the left, at the representation of a large bird, trussed ready for cooking, and suspended in the left-hand upper corner. Head covered with a close-fitting cap, formed of one piece folded, or of bands, united at their edges. In shape it is similar to the diamond headdress of the Tudor period, there being a slight angle in the centre of the forehead; the border passes almost directly backwards to the temples, from whence two lappets project forwards, towards the lower part of the cheek (covering the ears), the hair being shown in the angle so formed. The cap has a decorated edging (of lace ?). A wide ornamental band or carcanet surrounds the neck. The gown, cut low and square in front, displays a portion of the under-garment. There is a broad-shaped waistband; this and the edging of the gown are of decorated material; otherwise the latter is plain. The sleeves are rolled up above the elbow, so as to leave the arms bare. A platter is held in the left hand, while the right is employed in grasping the tail of a dog, occupying the lower part of the panel. This animal has a long body, with smooth skin; the tail is long, and so is the head, with its long flap ears. It is apparently intended to represent a turnspit dog, although the forelegs are not depicted of the form generally possessed by that race.3

F 9. 16 in. (1.)

Very large leaves. Lower part of panel plain. Border unlike that of any other, consisting of plain, undecorated roundels.

F 10. 163 in. (1.)

Long bend sinister, with contorted foliated ornaments in the divisions.

F 11. 15 in. (1, 3, 4.)

Two squares, each containing a large formal architectural leaf.

3 Vide illustration and description in JESSE's Anecdotes of Dogs (Bohn's ed.), 418. The dog worked inside a hollow drum like a squirrel in its cage, and when once in motion had to continue running. "When we consider that a large solid piece of beef would take at least three hours before it was properly roasted, we may form some idea of the task a dog had to perform in turning a wheel during that time. In Chambers's Book of Days (i. 490) there is an engraving of a dog so employed.