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The Denny Wine Jug

The Denny Wine Jug

Inside gilt. Inscribed;

Presented

to

PETER DENNY ESQR.

BY THE

Dennyston Forge Coy.

IN TESTIMONY OF

Their Appreciation of his Valuable Advice

And Assistance

IN ESTABLISHING THAT BUSINESS

Dumbarton Augt. 1858

 Silver plate On mahogany stand with silver plate made by T & AW, London, 1985, inscribed:

 PRESENTED TO

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SHIPWRIGHTS

BY E.L. DENNY, ESQ., LIVERYMAN

IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LONG ASSOCIATION OF

HIS FAMILY WITH THE COMPANY 1985

Peter Denny, who first owned the jug, was one of the greatest Scottish shipbuilders and shipowners of his age (known on theClydeas Peter the Greater), but was not a member of the Company. His descendants who were  members of the Company were:

            William Denny,       Liveryman  1882,  son

          Archibald Denny,Liveryman  1898,  Master  1919-1920 & 1920-1921, son

            Peter Denny,                             Liveryman  1912,  son

            Margaret Denny                   Freeman honoris causa  1922, daughter-in-law

            Maurice E. Denny  Liveryman  1914,  Master 1930-1931,  grandson

            Marjorie Denny       Freeman honoris causa  1931, grand-daughter-in-law

            Edward L. Denny                     Liveryman  1956,  grandson

            Wm. D.K. Marshall                 Liveryman  1961,  great-grandson

Chased silver wine jug   Weight: 23ozs. Height: 12ins. Made by Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield, 1858.

(263/1985)

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