Fulham.
289. _Bristol Tables._--Upon the pavement in front of the Exchange,
Bristol, there are four very handsome bronze tables standing, upon a
single pedestal each; the tops circular, about two feet in diameter,
with a slightly raised edge round them. It is said that they were
presented to the Bristol merchants for them to pay their money upon; but
when, or by whom, they were so given, I have not been able to learn. A
friend of mine who was lately examining them was told that they were
formerly called "Nails," and gave rise to the saying, "Pay down upon the
nail:" this I should think must be an error. "Solvere ad unguem" would
be found to be older than they are. If any of your correspondents can
give me any information respecting them, I shall be obliged.