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Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition
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Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

1940 - 1960
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Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

A Museum-Quality Heirloom of Irish History

Available for sale is an exceptional and highly sought-after piece of Irish heritage: a heavy-gauge Sterling Silver "Strawberry Dish" style bowl, hallmarked in Dublin, 1966. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of this bowl’s creation, making it a timely acquisition for serious collectors of Irish silver and history.

The Iconic "Sword of Light" Hallmark

The true rarity of this piece lies in the commemorative "An Claidheamh Soluis" (The Sword of Light) hallmark. This special mark was authorized by the Dublin Assay Office for one year only to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Because this stamp was exclusively used in 1966, these pieces represent a finite and dwindling supply of "Nationalist Silver."

Aesthetic: Traditional Irish lobed design featuring hand-hammered floral repoussé work and three classic scallop-shell feet.

Maker: Stamped with the prestigious "JW" maker's mark (attributed to the renowned Dublin workshop of John Walker).

Hallmarks: Exceptionally crisp and deep strikes, including the Hibernia duty mark, the Harp Crowned

(Sterling .925), and the 1966 "Y" date letter.

Specifications

Weight: A substantial 250.95 grams (approx. 8.07 Troy Ounces).

Note: This is significantly heavier than standard commemorative bowls of this era,

which often weigh under 180g.

Height: 8cm

Diameter: 14cm

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no thinning or "rubbing" to the commemorative marks.

Today we celebrate 60 years since this commemorative series was struck and 110 years since the Rising it honours. With its significant weight and perfectly preserved hallmarks, this bowl is not just a silver vessel; it is a tangible piece of the Irish Republic's story. It is a rare opportunity to own a high-investment-grade example of 20th-century Irish silversmithing.

Provenance Private UK Collection - Brought Dublin 1977

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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Irish Sterling Silver Bowl to the 1960s.

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Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

A Museum-Quality Heirloom of Irish History

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Available for sale is an exceptional and highly sought-after piece of Irish heritage: a heavy-gauge Sterling Silver "Strawberry Dish" style bowl, hallmarked in Dublin, 1966.
Sandbanks Antiques

This year marks the 60th Anniversary of this bowl’s creation, making it a timely acquisition for serious collectors of Irish silver and history.

fig 1. A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps.
fig 1. Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

The Iconic "Sword of Light" Hallmark

The true rarity of this piece lies in the commemorative "An Claidheamh Soluis" (The Sword of Light) hallmark. This special mark was authorized by the Dublin Assay Office for one year only to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Because this stamp was exclusively used in 1966, these pieces represent a finite and dwindling supply of "Nationalist Silver."

fig 2. A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps.
fig 2. Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

Aesthetic: Traditional Irish lobed design featuring hand-hammered floral repoussé work and three classic scallop-shell feet.

Maker: Stamped with the prestigious "JW" maker's mark (attributed to the renowned Dublin workshop of John Walker).

fig 3. A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps.
fig 3. Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

Hallmarks: Exceptionally crisp and deep strikes, including the Hibernia duty mark, the Harp Crowned

(Sterling .925), and the 1966 "Y" date letter.

Specifications

Weight: A substantial 250.95 grams (approx. 8.07 Troy Ounces).

fig 4. A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps.
fig 4. Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

Note: This is significantly heavier than standard commemorative bowls of this era,

which often weigh under 180g.

Height: 8cm

Diameter: 14cm

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no thinning or "rubbing" to the commemorative marks.

fig 5. A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps.
fig 5. Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

Today we celebrate 60 years since this commemorative series was struck and 110 years since the Rising it honours. With its significant weight and perfectly preserved hallmarks, this bowl is not just a silver vessel; it is a tangible piece of the Irish Republic's story. It is a rare opportunity to own a high-investment-grade example of 20th-century Irish silversmithing.

Provenance Private UK Collection - Brought Dublin 1977

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Irish Sterling Silver Bowl to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps.

Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition

Archive II A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps. View II
Archive III A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps. View III
Archive IV A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps. View IV
Archive V A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps. View V
Archive VI A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps. View VI
Archive VII A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps. View VII
Archive VIII A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps. View VIII
Archive IX A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps. View IX
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A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps.
Rare 1966 Irish Silver "Sword of Light" Jubilee Bowl – Heavy Gauge (250g) – 60th Anniversary Edition
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A three-footed sterling silver bowl featuring shell-capped legs, fluted sides, a beaded rim, and visible Irish hallmark stamps.
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In 1966, Irish silversmiths struck a special commemorative hallmark featuring the Sword of Light, known in Irish as An Claiomh Soluis, to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Mid-century Irish silver bowls were raised from heavy-gauge sterling silver with a purity of 925 parts per thousand, often featuring cast shell feet and hand-chased rim detailing.

Authentic pieces carry Dublin assay hallmarks, including the Hibernia mark, the crowned harp, the date letter Y for 1966, and the unique Sword of Light commemorative mark.

A footed silver bowl functions as a reflective focal point on a sideboard top, an entryway console table catchall, or a dining table centrepiece.

Clean silver using a soft cotton cloth with a dedicated silver polish, avoiding abrasive compounds, and store in anti-tarnish fabric bags to prevent oxidisation.
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