Leo Stevenson - The Hibbert Gate (2000)

The ship that tops this replica gate was named after George Hibbert, a slave owner who played a key part in the development of West India Dock.

Sailing between London and the West Indies, the vessel carried sugar, rum, coffee and tropical hardwoods between 1785 and 1813.

Opened in 2000 by then mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, the piece was commissioned to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the dock.

The design follows that of the original entrance to the docks.

Leo Stevenson began his artistic career in 1980, creating high quality, one-off replicas of the British Museum's most valuable treasures. He went on to share his passion on radio and television, appearing on Newsnight and BBC art shows including Leonardo, Private Life Of A Masterpiece and Art That Shook The World.

Although he is best known for his reproductions, he also produces original sculpture and jewellery.