A Victorian silver-gilt pierced, fluted and beaded shaped circular pedestal cake stand on a foliate-chased domed and waved circular foot, applied with a rococo floral and foliate rim, the centre engraved: "Presented to Sir Howard C Elphinstone, VC, KCB, Etc from Victoria R. Decr. 5th. 1876", Charles Stuart Harris, London 1875 - 8¾in, 15oz.