The gablestone "IN THE CHANDELIER" is still in its original location, which was occupied by the yellow-cast ironist Christoffels in 1542. In 1542, by order of the Magistrate, he made some cannons with the city arms. The yellow-casters were members of the 'kremersambt', which united a large number of professions such as hat and wig makers, sail makers and rope makers, but also brandy distillers and tobacco sellers. The patron saint of this craft was St Nicolas.
What happened to many gable stones during an earlier alteration to the facade is that, due to lack of space, the stone disappeared either completely or partially. In the case of the chandelier, only its base was cut away and covered up. At a later date, it was expertly and almost invisibly restored as a whole. Even though it does protrude downwards a little 'oddly'.
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