Treasures

A selection of Company Treasures

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A Pair of Loving Cups: Presented in 1854 by James Scott Smith of the Whitechapel & Phoenix Distillery, Master 1849.

Dirk: Presented by the Chairman and Directors of the Distillers Company ltd. (now United Distillers plc) to mark the mastership of their colleague Michael Boileau Henderson, Master 1982-1983.

Eight Decanter Labels: Showing the Company’s Coat of Arms, Produced to commemorate the 350th Anniversary of the Company’s Incorporation in 1988. The first set was sent to Buckingham Palace as a gift to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by members of the Livery.

Four Goblets: Master (gold) and Wardens (silver) Goblets, Gift of E. Price Hallowes, Master 1930-1931.

Gavel: As used by the Master at Court Meetings, Presented by Charles Curtis, Master 1855-1856.

Pair of Quaichs: Presented to the Company by The London Scottish Regiment in 1966.

South Africa Medal with seven clasps: Was presented to the Company by H.M. King Edward VII in commemoration of the part taken by the Company in raising and equipping the City of London Imperial Volunteers in 1900.

Tercentenary Appeal Fund Cup: 1672-1972, 107 Liverymen contributed to the Fund.

The Beadle’s Stave Head: A silver mounted beadle’s staff, the finial decorated with cast acanthus leaves topped with the Company arms, 6ft long probably circa 1690.

Victorian Silver Gilt Rose Water Dish and Ewer: In form of a baluster still. Presented in 1849 by Joseph Benjamin Claypole, Master. The still is placed on the Master’s table at all Company functions.