Benjamin Powell
Gunmaker
Dublin
A Rare Pair of 22 Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols by Benjamin Powell.
Image courtesy of Bonhams & Brooks Ltd.. 19/7/2001.
Trading dates and address's for this maker. The business being continued by his widow/daughter? Isabella.
Powell, Benjamin |
1786 |
Britain Street |
Powell,Benjamin |
1788-1794 |
159 Abbey Street |
Powell, Isabella |
1795-1798 |
159 Abbey Street |
The above pistols with octagonal swamped barrels. (10 inch). Figured Slab-Sided Walnut Stocks.
Flat stepped bevel edged locks. Signed in script " Powell". Fitted roller frizzen springs.
Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk
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