Early Irish Fish Server, Dublin 1764.

This is a magnificent and very rare fish server. The triangular blade is pierced with scrolls and floral motifs. The long robust handle bears a crest of a boar on a coronet. Fully and clearly hallmarked on the underside for Dublin 1764 and a maker's mark of ID in an oval. This form did, however, have its problems due to age and over-piercing. Splits did occur across the narrow strips of metal. This slice has two small splits about 0.125" long and two old repaired splits about the same size. They are not glaringly obvious but are discernible under a magnifying glass. This should not detract from its more important features, such as craftsmanship, elegance and rarity. Measures 11.75" long and weighs 4.5 T.oz