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Title: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?) - ID = Patrick McMahon
Post by: scavo on September 06, 2011, 06:07:54 PM

Not much else to say really. I have no idea it isn't what I'd usually buy ... My only wild guess would be Scottish (?)

I've photographed the signature and engraved design. To my untrained eye the signature appears to be of better execution than the actual pattern.

Signature looks like it says Pete R...... or PeteR....... ...

Any comments would be helpful.
Thanks, Steve.

Title: Re: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?)
Post by: flying free on September 06, 2011, 06:24:22 PM

Looks like possibly Peter MaConal to me??? or something along those lines  :-\ ... but I've not looked to see if such a person exists.
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Title: Re: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?)
Post by: yesvil on September 06, 2011, 07:37:44 PM

Looks like Patrick McMahon

See here:

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,37458.0.html

Title: Re: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?)
Post by: Anne on September 06, 2011, 09:28:08 PM

Adam is spot on, it's the late Patrick McMahon.

Title: Re: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?) - ID = Patrick McMahon
Post by: scavo on September 07, 2011, 09:09:44 AM

That look s like a positive ID to me. Thanks everyone for your help.

Title: Re: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?) - ID = Patrick McMahon
Post by: scavo on September 07, 2011, 02:05:56 PM

okay, since I wasn't really impressed I've put it on ebay. I will put the link in items for sale.

Title: Re: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?) - ID = Patrick McMahon
Post by: Anne on September 07, 2011, 08:37:48 PM

Could I snaffle a copy of your photos above for the page I'm hoping to build about Patrick, in due course please?

I should add that these pieces - yours, Adam's and mine, are what I would call the bread and butter range. Cheap and cheerful. Patrick was a very able engraver who produced some stunning work, none of which we've yet seen on the board. One day I hope to be able to show you just what he was capable of. :)

Title: Re: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?) - ID = Patrick McMahon
Post by: scavo on September 08, 2011, 08:03:50 AM

yes, you can use the photos

bread and butter - I saw a piece that had horses. you could really see the talent in that work.

Title: Re: Recognise this signature? Pete ... or PeteR (?) - ID = Patrick McMahon
Post by: Anne on September 08, 2011, 03:18:27 PM

Thank you, Steve much appreciated. :)