A silver beaker struck with four marks, two partially visible possibly maker's mark gothic letters 'S B', with pellet below possibly 17th century Cylindrical form with flared rim and moulded base, the sides engraved with a linear band and acanthus pendants below, also with faint prick dot engraved with scrolls, date and initials 1715 over W I, underside of base with engraved presentation inscription 'The gift to the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of Arthur Northcox Pitts, Master, 1936' contained in a fitted wood box, the cover inset with brass plaque engraved GARDENERS COMPANY THE PITTS CUP, height 8.6cm, weight 3.3oz. Footnotes: Provenance: From the collection of The Worshipful Company of Gardeners'. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing