AN ELIZABETH II SILVER DISH, by Gerald Benney (1930-2008), London 1987, also stamped 'GERALD BENNEY LONDON', circular with bark effect broad rim, in original fitted case. 12cm diameter, 3 troy ounces Gerald Benney was one of the most outstanding goldsmiths of the 20th Century. With works being continuously produced for over fifty years, from private commissions to mass production. Born in Hull, Yorkshire, in 1930, Benney received many commissions from the Royal Family and was the first craftsman to hold four Royal Warrants simultaneously: from HM The Queen, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales