GERALD BENNEY: a rare silver and enamelled white beaker underneath of base engraved AAE, for master enameller Alan Alfred Evans, London 1970 White enamelled surface, the flared rim with gilt band, gilt interior and underside. The hallmarked on the outer surface has been incorporated into the design and covered with translucent enamel and within a gilt border. height 9cm. An early example of Benney's enamelling. It was not until 1971 that Benney's translucent enamels were perfected. Footnotes: Provenance: Benney family private collection This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com