A Victorian presentation silver two-handled tray

A Victorian presentation silver two-handled tray,

by Elkington and Co, Birmingham 1859,

shaped oval form, embossed foliate scroll decoration, pierced inter-twined fluted handles, the centre engraved with the Hornby Arms, and inscribed ' Presented to William Henry Hornby Esq. M.P. By the proprietors of the Blackburn Railway as an expression of the respect they entertain for his character and in acknowledgment of the energetic and untiring services which he as Chairman of the Company devoted to its interests, during a period of unexampled difficulty', length handle to handle 74.2cm, approx. weight 130oz.