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Dublin 1719 maker's mark PK
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:27 am
by Argentum2
I recently came across this Dublin maker's mark [PK] on a piece with a date letter for 1719. A number of possible makers has been suggested. Perhaps the forum might have some suggestions as to the maker's identity.
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Re: Dublin 1719 maker's mark PK
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:41 am
by silvermakersmarks
We really need to see your picture embedded but PK could be Philip KInnersley, working dates 1702-1742.
Re: Dublin 1719 maker's mark PK
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 1:19 pm
by Argentum2
Finally!
Re: Dublin 1719 maker's mark PK
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 1:50 pm
by silvermakersmarks
I can confirm that this PK mark is definitely one attributed to Philip Kinnersly by Douglas Bennett in "Collecting Irish Silver".
Re: Dublin 1719 maker's mark PK
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 2:17 pm
by Argentum2
This mark I have encountered before and have had it attributed to Kinnersley:
Re: Dublin 1719 maker's mark PK
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 4:07 pm
by silvermakersmarks
From Bennett:
Re: Dublin 1719 maker's mark PK
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:06 pm
by Argentum2
Very many thanks for both images from Bennett.
They explain much. I suppose we do not know his reasons for registering a second mark.
Given that Kinnersley was active over a long career do we have any idea of his productivity level? Contrasted with someone like Matthew West, he appears to have produced little enough or, at least, his work does not feature that often at sale.