Thomas Read. Licence

Thomas Read
Cutler
Dublin.

The above licence enacted in the 33rd year of George III reign is a form of protectionism that
thwarted the importation of weapons into Ireland unless the said fee of three shillings was paid to the Crown ( Majesty).
Here we see Thomas Read of Parliament Street, Dublin being allowed to deal in "Swords, Explosives? and Halbery?" (Halberds) dated 12th April 1793.

Please refer to the link below. A very charming video showing Mr Read-Cowell. (1983)
http://www.politicalworld.org/showthread.php?15677-Thomas-Read-Cutlers-of-Dublin-(1675-1997)#.V20L2LgrLIU

Our sincere appreciation for the use of the above link.

We are always interested in early material related to the licensing of weapons in Ireland prior to 1900.

                                                Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk