Hibernia mark

[Airgead]

Hello,

Could anyone tell me if the Hibernia mark was always used from 1730 on? If there is no Hibernia, is this conclusive to date the piece to pre-1730?

Many thanks.

[dognose]

Hi,

I'm afraid your question is over simplfied, they may be many reasons why a mark may be missing. It would be best if you post some images of the piece and the viewable mark.

Trev.

[Airgead]

Thank you for the replies. I recently purchased a lovely Irish counter dish, and after careful inspection find no trace of the Hibernia mark. Although not very visible in the photo, the date letter on the piece bears resemblance to the "D" letter for 1723, and on the piece the straight part on the bottom of the letter is visible.

The marks on my dish:



1723 marks I was able to find on the Web:



The harp crowned appears to be from the period. As for the maker, I hazard John Hamilton, but the crown that may or may not have surmounted these initials is no longer discernible on the dish.

Many thanks.

[Airgead]

My apologies for not posting a photo of the whole piece. I am also attaching a closer-up view of the scalloping on the edge.

[dognose]

Hi,

Datewise it fits into Hamilton's period as does the style of his work, and from what remains of the marks it does seem a fit. There is always going to some doubt when viewing an object from just photos, but on the face of it I can see nothing wrong with your attribution.

Trev.

[Airgead]

Thank you, Trev. I appreciate your input.