Help with Edinburgh date and makers mark

[Goldilocks]

Hi there

I have tried to figure out what the date mark is on here with no luck. Also cannot find the makers mark in any lists. Any help appreciated. It is on a penannular brooch.

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

It appears to be Edinburgh 1972, if you could provide a slighty better close up it may help a lot.

Trev.

[Goldilocks]

Hi there

Thanks for the speedy reply! Here is a closer photo, hopefully better clarity....

[dognose]

Hi,

Thanks for the better photo, yes its 1972.

Trev.

[volpone]

I couldn't quite make out the maker's mark, either - any chance of a close-up? The work seems to be based on earlier pieces from Iona, for example those by Alexander Ritchie (there's a pretty extensive informational website, just google his name).

[Goldilocks]

Hi There!

Thanks dognose for the date. Here is a better close up of the makers mark, hope that helps!

[larkfield]

Sponsors mark appears to be James Coull Limited

[Goldilocks]

Thanks everyone for all the help with that piece. Certainly cleared up all the confusion!