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Burrell, Charles (1775-1802)

Burrell, Charles, London, u and auctioneer (1775–1802). Trading at 157 Fenchurch St in 1782; 56 Leadenhall St, 1790–97; and Throgmorton St, 1802. Son of William Burrell; app. to Richard Wright and Samuel Burton on 1 February 1775. Admitted freeman of the Upholders’ Co. by servitude on 2 October 1782. Took app. named Joseph Pullen, 1788– 95. Took out Sun Insurance policies on 11 February 1786 for £1,000 of which £500 accounted for utensils and stock; and on 25 September 1792 for £2,100 including £100 on utensils and goods in stock, £300 on those in trust, and £300 on his warehouse. Declared bankrupt, Billinge's Liverpool Advertiser, 6 June 1796 and 7 August 1797; and certificate declared on 20 March 1797. [D; GL, Upholders’ Co. records and Livery lists; GL, Sun MS vol. 335, p. 499; vol. 388, p. 615]

The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.