Timothy Hughes
Gunsmith
&
Ironmonger
Corke
Timothy Hughes, Gunsmith, and Iron-monger, near Peter's Church, Corke.
Has taken the house where Mr John Fish, Anchor-Smith liv'd in near the Draw-bridge, and
employs the best hands ,he makes all sorts of anchors and all manner of shipwork , nails of all
kinds, marking irons for Merchants and Coopers; he likewise makes all sorts of house work,viz Locks and hinges of all kinds. Fire irons,brass and iron fenders, frying and dripping pans,grates,spites and racks, in a word, he will undertake every thing that is made in the Smiths way, either in iron or brass.He sells all sorts of hard ware,with best of English edge tools that is to be had. case knives and forks,flints,powder and shot ,powder flasks, shot pouches, enery brushes and combs , fishing wheels,dog collars and dog chains, polished steel soussers; gilt sconces
window glass, coffin furniture, and many things too tedious to mention. N.B. He follows his business
as usual at his house near Peter's Church, he mends and makes all sorts of fire arms, whoever are pleased to favour him with their custom, may depend on being well used, and their orders
compleated with the utmost expedition.
The above is a transcript using contemporary spellings and punctuation.
This advertisement does paint a picture of a very industrious man and a very good insight into Timothy Hughes and his business interests within Corke in 1759.
Timothy Hughes trading dates:
| Cork | c. 1737-1782 |
Timothy Hughes makers mark "TH" with crowned "V" & "P" proof.
Additional blogs relating to Timothy Hughes to follow.
Our appreciation to the owner of the Timothy Hughes Blunderbuss above.
Timothy Hughes originally listed by M.S. Dudley Westropp, MRIA.
Journal Arms & Armour Society, 1957.
Vol.11. No 1.
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