Any help with the makers mark on these two George II tablespoons appreciated. The only mark that's readable is the maker's mark RH in script and the only mark that bears a resemblance in my copy of Jacksons is that of Robert Harrison of Dublin from a mark Jackson notes on a 1722 gravy spoon. A number of problems though. That's too early or was Mr Harrison working some 15 to 20 years later? The makers marks are followed by two squished marks that could be a crowned harp and hibernia but could also be a lion passant and crowned leopards head. The fourth mark Hibernia only coming into being on Irish silver in 1731. Then there's the date letter - it looks like a capital A in a round cartouche - I can not find anything that corresponds. Could it be English provincial? It's probably not Scottish. It can't be britannia standard as the maker's mark is surely wrong, besides it not looking right. I have shot the marks on both spoons. And yes, the marks are awful, but any thoughts appreciated - Thanks Frank
the marks on one spoon from the bowl to finial
on the other spoon
