Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1775.08.28

NYM(G.775.072
28 Aug 1775:34 (1246)
Jacob Wilkins, at the sign of the Gold And-iron and
Candlestick, opposite Mr. Van Vleck's, merchant, near the
Old Slip Market, New-York, has for sale, a large quantity of
brass and iron  and-irons, of the newest patterns. . . [11
lines of hardware, kitchen ware] likewise fifes and drums. 
The above will be sold very low, as the subscriber has a
great deal on hand.  Jacob Wilkins.