Grose

Grose

Grose, or Drawing board: a tool used by COOPERS. It forms part of the insignia of their companies in London, Chester, and Exeter.

Gyronny of eight gules and sable; on a chevron between three annulets or, a grose between two adzes azure; on a chief vert three lilies slipped and leaved argent--COOPERS' Company, Incorporated 1501.