The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers

The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, a late-Victorian presentation silver two-handled cup and cover, by Elkington and Company, London 1900, in the 18th century Rococo manner, circular form, scroll handles with mask mounts, the body applied with foliate scroll decoration and the Arms of the Fishmongers company and the arms of Sir Marcus Beresford, Bt., 1st Earl of Tyrone,the pull-off domed cover with masks and foliate decoration, on a raised circular foot applied with eagles, the inside rim of the cover inscribed, 'Presented by The Fishmongers' Company to The Rt. Hon Sir Anthony Eden, K.G, M.C, M.P, Prime Minister of Great Britain. Honorary Freeman - 21st June 1956,' on a wooden plinth, height 37cm, approx. weight 118oz.