Peter Vickers
Gunmaker
10 Aungier Street
Dublin
Very little is known of Peter Vickers but the above newspaper cutting of September 29th 1826 does throw just a little light on a gunmaker who appears to have traded for quite a short period. His first listing in the trade directories of Dublin being 1822. Therefore, we can assume he was in business circa 1821. In the Thom's Directory for 1824 he is known as "Vickars" but in the Pigot & Co., of the same year he is listed as "Vickers". The fact that this "Mislaid or Stolen" "Vickers" Double Barrelled Flintlock Shotgun along with its Mahogany Case was having to be reported through William & John Rigby's , 19 Suffolk Street, Dublin offices indicates that Vickers was no longer trading at 10 Aungier Street, Dublin by the time this advertisement was placed?
Gunmakers
Pigot & Co Trade Directory for 1824 showing Vickers at 10 Aungier Street.
We are always pleased to hear about any pistols/guns produced by this gunmaker.
Dave Stroud. R.A..
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