Bonnington, George & Thorp(e), George, 21–22 Red Lion St, later no. 6, Clerkenwell, London, and 42 Tavistock St, ‘BENT GLASS MANUFACTORY, Likewise Clock Case & Cabinet Makers … GLASS CASES AND OVAL SHADES Made of the finest White Glass to any given Dimensions to preserve Gilt or any other ornaments of Clocks, Girandoles, Vases, Figures, where may be had Bent, Round, Convex, Convex & Concave Mirrors with or without Frames, from 4 to 4 ever, Finished in the most elegant style, Also Glasses for Windows & Coach Lanterns.’ (1793–1814). Subscribed to Sheraton's Drawing Book, 1793. Took out a Sun Insurance policy on 27 April 1809 for £1,700, £950 on dwelling house and shops behind, £200 on George Thorpe's household goods, and £400 on stock and utensils in open yard behind. [D; trade card, MMA, NY; GL, Sun MS vol. 447, ref. 830361]