Lot 991
A PAIR OF GEORGE V LARGE COMMUNION FLAGONS
Britannia Standard with cylindrical bodies, spreading bases, domed covers and elongated scroll handles, the bases inscribed on the front "This and another replica of the two original flagons in the possession of the Mercers' Company were presented to Mr Vivian Hugh Smith by the staff of the Royal Exchange Assurance throughout the world to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his election to the Court of Directors and in the 20th year of his Governorship Anno Domini 1934", the bodies engraved with three coats of arms and inscribed "The Gift of ye Corporation of ye Mines Royal ye Mineralls and Battery works Anno Domini 1718", by Sebastian Garrard, London 1933 (contained in a lined and fitted oak case); 18.5" (47 cms) high; 210 oz (2)
