Harvey Walklate 2 Mortimer was apprenticed to his father in 1791 (see following lot). He was in partnership with his father and uncle as H.W. Mortimer, Son & T. Mortimer between 1800 and 1807, with his father as H.W. Mortimer & Son from 1808 to 1814 and on his own account as a gunmaker at 89 Fleet St., from 1814 to 1822
Lot heading
An Exceptional Cased Pair Of 16-Bore Saw-Handled Flintlock Duelling Pistols By H.W. 2 Mortimer, 89 Fleet St.t, London, Gun-Maker To His Majesty, No. 1423, Circa 1815