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Puzzling. I agree that the design is distinctly Celtic. The marks, however, are a complete mystery - they don’t correspond to any sterling hallmarks, or even to any Irish provincial marks that I can find.
From the left, the marks appear to be IP, followed by an eagle (?), followed by some initials. I can’t make out the initials from the photo - can you determine what they are when peering at them in person?
The barred X at the top is a hobo symbol for “a safe camp.” But somehow, I suspect that may not be relevant in this context. 
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Yeah I’m completely stumped on this. I don’t recognize any of these marks. I guess I could have the metal tested and go from there.