Company Treasures
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Browse the extensive collection of Shipwrights' treasures collected over the years.
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)