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Darbyshire (Derbyshire or Derbishire), John (1792-1837)

Darbyshire (Derbyshire or Derbishire), John, 145 White Cross St, London, chair and sofa maker, cm (1792–1837). Recorded at no. 45 in 1803 and 1828; and no. 245 in 1837. [D] Took out Sun Insurance policies on 5 May and 9 June 1792 for £1,000 of which utensils, stock and workshops accounted for £850; on 21 September 1803 for £700; on 8 November 1820 for £1,200 and £1,000, £700 on stock and utensils; and on 7 June 1821 for £1,800 on two houses and shops in tenure. Named in Sheraton's list of master cabinet makers, 1803. [D; GL, Sun MS vol. 383, p. 485; vol. 388, p. 3; vol. 426, ref. 752450; vol. 487, ref. 980952] See G. G. Darbyshire. Possibly:

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