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Comery, James (1749-1774)

Comery, James

‘The Golden Eagle’, Castle Street, Long Acre, London; cabinet maker and broker (fl. 1749–74)

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trade card
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British Museum

Trade card of James Comery Cabinet Maker and Broker at ye Golden Eagle in Castle Street, behind Long Acre LONDON Appraiseth Buyeth & Selleth all manner of Household Goods at Reasonable Rates. Handwritten bill on the verso dated 24 May 1770 [Heal,28.43]. © The Trustees of the British Museum

He also owned a property in Brownlow Street, Drury Lane on which he paid insurance cover of £400 from 1760–74 [The London Archives (TLA), Hand in Hand MS vol. 94, p. 28; vol. 106, p. 36; vol. 116, ref. 23693].

Source: DEFM

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