Weekes & Son. 27 Essex Quay, Dublin.

                                       Weekes & Son.

                     Gun, Rifle & Pistol Manufacturers

                                       27 Essex Quay

                                              Dublin

 

 We buy original trade cards/labels and gunmakers advertising material especially those related to the      early gun trade in Ireland.

                                                    Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

                                                               Calderwood 

                                          Gun Maker

                                  14 North Earl Street.

                                               Dublin.

 

             We buy good quality original gunmakers trade cards/labels especially those from Ireland.

                                                   Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

 

 

                                                 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

                                                    Dave Stroud. Ramrod Antiques.

 

 

Official Proof Mark

Dublin

c.1712

 

                                                Harp, Crown and "Hammer" Mark c.1712

                            This blog should be read in conjunction with our blog of 18/3/2019.

    These proof marks had a very short shelf life as the use of the harp was challenged by the Dublin        Goldsmiths Corporation who considered the harp mark unique to themselves. 

                       This is an extremely rare mark and the first the writer has encountered.

My sincere thanks to Brian Godwin, John Evans and Adams Auctioneers, Dublin for this image. 

                                                      Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Benjamin Powell. Gunmaker. Dublin.

Goodson. Gunmaker Dublin.

 

Goodson

Gunmaker

Dublin

  A percussion pistol with magazine stock, captive ramrod assembly. Back Action Lock engraved "Goodson". Round steel barrel with top sighting channel with "Dublin" inscribed within.

Top views showing the sighting channel to the barrel and breech. In addition, the hinged magazine stock. The lower image showing the captive ramrod assembly and white metal escutcheon engraved "THG" including an unidentified crest.

Photography courtesy of Garth Vincent Antique Arms & Armour.

Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Wexford 1843 Registration No. WX-5589

                                                WX-5589

                            4 Shot All Steel Rotary Tophat Percussion Pistol by Wm & Jn Rigby.

                            Our sincere thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.              

                                                    Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk