John Parkinson:Gunmaker.

John Parkinson

Gunmaker

Arran Quay

Dublin

                                         Trade Label for John Parkinson circa 1845. Private Collection.


John Parkinson first appears in the Dublin trade directory of 1826, where he is listed in error as Parkins (sic).  This business traded in Arran Quay from the around 1825 through to 1916.
As with so many establishments during this period the expansion of the city of Dublin led to door number changes and we doubt if Parkinson ever moved?

John Parkinson Trading Dates:

1823/1824	59 Prussia Street
1825-1833	22 Arran Quay
1834-1844	19 Arran Quay
1845-1916	17 Arran Quay

In this label Parkinson states: "Manufactures Guns of Every Description on the most approved principles under his own inspection equal to any of the best London work". " Gunpowder freshly imported". "Bristol & Chester Shot".

The other interesting aspect of this trade label is the fact that this just predates the Great Exhibition of 1851, where the pinfire breech loader totally revolutionized the guntrade. This label being one of the last of the true muzzle loading era.

We are always looking to purchase original Irish gunmakers trade cards/labels.

Best Prices Paid.

Dave Stroud. R.A..