Cann, James

Hog Hill, Norwich, Norfolk; cabinet maker, turner, wood screw cutter and press-maker (fl.1786-1810)

Advertised in the Norwich Mercury, 13 May 1786.

In 1810, Cann was one of the Norwich firms of cabinet makers who signed an agreement of an advance of 12.5 per cent, in addition to the Norwich Price Book, on journeymen’s wages after negotiations, following their devaluation caused by inflationary pressures due to the war with France.

Probably father of James Cann (1801-1818).

Source: Williams, ‘An Introduction to the 1801 Cabinet & Chair Makers’ Norwich Book of Prices’, Regional Furniture (2016).