Cheere, Sir Henry

St Margaret's, Westminster, London; carver (b.1703–d.1781)

For details of the work of this noted sculptor in stone see Gunnis. Amongst the Blackett accounts for Fenham Hall, Northumberland, is an entry of 14 December 1751 for two oval looking-glasses at £16 10s and two carved table frames, both painted, one costing £16 7s 6d and the other £21 7s. These accompanied two Sienna marble table tops charged at £27 [V&A archives].

Source: DEFM