Brooker (or Brocker), John

5 Southampton Row, London; carver and gilder, picture frame and looking glass maker, picture dealer (fl.1820–45)

Took out Sun Insurance policies on 31 January 1821 for £2,200 of which stock, utensils and workshop accounted for £650; and on 17 April 1822 for £2,450, of which stock, utensils and workshop accounted for £450, and pictures and prints as stock, £250. Letter recorded, dated 1 May 1830, informing that J. Brooker & Son of 5 Southampton Row had established a branch in Market Hill, Cambridge, where they had gilt looking glasses, frames and plate glass. John Brooker & Son listed in the London Post Office Directory 1845 at 5 Southampton Row as carvers & gilders.

Source: DEFM