IRISH BELLEEK OAK LEAF DISH, CANDY OR MINT.
5.75 INCHES BY 5.5 INCHES. WEIGHT: 3.2 OZ.
ON UNDERSIDE IS THE FIFTH PERIOD MARK (THE SECOND GREEN MARK) , DATING THIS IN THE PERIOD FROM 1955-1965.
THIS FIFTH PERIOD MARK IS LIKE THE THIRD PERIOD BLACK MARK EXCEPT FOR THE CHANGE IN COLOR FROM BLACK TO GREEN AND THE ADDITION OF “R” IN A CIRCLE ADDED IN 1955 TO INDICATE THE REGISTRATION OF THIS TRADEMARK IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1955.
IT IS COMPRISED OF THE IRISH WOLFHOUND WITH ITS HEAD TURNED TO FACE THE ROUND TOWER, THE IRISH HARP OVER BANNERS WITH “BELLEEK” AND “ CO FERMANAGH IRELAND”, AND UNDERNEATH THIS IS A ROUND SCROLL WITH CELTIC DECORATION AND “DEANTA IN EIREANN” (MADE IN IRELAND).
THE REGISTRATION MARK ® IS ABOVE THE RIGHT HAND TIP OF THE BANNER.