Maltese Silver Miniature Naval Cannon Presented to Sir Robert Menzies

A Maltese silver miniature naval cannon, presented to Sir…
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A Maltese silver miniature naval cannon, presented to Sir Robert Menzies, on an ebonised plinth having two stacks of cannon balls, silver and wood ramrod, the barrel decorated with a crowned Maltese cross, dolphins and a coat of arms, on an ebonised carriage with silver wheels, with plaque engraved 'Presented to Rt. Hon. Robert G. Menzies P.C, Ch, Q.C, Ll.M, Ll,D (Hon Malta) by the Maltese Government Malta 14th June 1956', hallmarked to barrel, height 14 cm, length 29 cm, width 14 cm. Other Notes: Robert Menzies visited Malta in June 1956 en route to the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference in London. Arriving on the liner 'Arcadia' he was greeted by the premier of Malta, Dom Mintoff and day-long celebrations were arranged in his honour as well as the conferring of an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta.

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  • Hallmarks - A mark stamped on articles of precious metals in Britain, since the 14th century, certifying their purity. It derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay (test the purity) and mark articles of gold and silver.

    The hallmark will consist of several marks, including the:

    - silver standard mark, indicating the purity of the metal. Sterling silver is .925 pure silver.

    - the city mark indicating the city in which it was assayed eg London, Birmingham, York etc.

    - the date mark, usually a letter of the alphabet in a particular font and case,

    - a duty mark, indicating whether duty had been paid to the crown, and only in use from 1784 to 1890

    The piece may include an additional mark, the maker's mark, although not forming part of the hallmark, will be located in the vicinity of the hallmarks.

    Sometimes silver plated items will bear faux hallmarks, often confusing those not familiar with silver markings.
  • Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.

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