Ultra Rare Irish Provincial Silver Serving Spoon.George Halloran. Limerick c1770
Extremely rare & scarce Irish Provincial solid silver serving spoon by George Halloran of Limerick.
Dated circa 1770
Celtic point with bright cut engraved pattern to the handle, Initialed but faint.
Condition: Very good, no splits or repairs. Minor bumps to the base of the bowl and wear to the tip. Light age realted wear, small scratches/nicks to the surface. Good gauge of silver, nice example overall.
Hallmarks: Struck twice with makers mark GH in script and STERLING mark . This mark can be found on page 200/201 of Douglas Bennett's "Irish Georgian Silver" I have included some pictures of the pages. You an also view an example of this mark and some further info at : http://www.925-1000.com/IrishProvincial_02.html#M
(please see photos)
Weight: 68 grams / Length: 24 cm
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