A Pair of Saw Handled Duelling Pistols noted by D.H.L Back in Great Irish Gunmakers Messrs Rigby 1760-1869. p.94.
34 Bore and 8" Barrels. Purchased by Col. G. Molyneaux in 1842. Cost £26-5-0.
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Joseph Braddell & Son
Castle Place
Belfast
Trade Label.
c.1910
Printed by H.Adair Litho, Belfast.
This printer advertised as a Account Book Manufactory, Stationery, Steam Printing and Lithographic Work.
Located at 9 & 11 Arthur Street ( Lennon & Wylie Belfast Street Directory 1877).
Hugh Adairs residence is stated at 9 Fitzwilliam Street, Belfast.
The format of the label is unique in style and includes the full range of firearms available from this company. Joseph Braddell not only giving their location but also stating the fact that they are to be found next door to the Ulster Club. In addition, they include their new trade mark of the Red Hand of Ulster.
The establishment date of 1811 derives from the fact that the roots of the business were laid by William Cole who traded with John Gardner( Gunmaker) in Ann Street, Belfast. Joseph Braddell being William Coles stepson and having taken over his stepfathers business and forming Joseph Braddell (Gunmaker) in 1838. Joseph Braddells mother Sarah Cole having taking over her husbands business in 1835 on his death.
We are always interested in material related to the gunmakers of Ireland.
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