Fall, Jonathan

Cheapside, London; upholder (fl.1763–1792) 

Trading at Trump Street, Cheapside, 1763; and as successor to J. Iliffe at ‘The Blue Curtain’, 5 St Paul's Churchyard 1765–1773.

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Trade Card of Jonathan Fall at N^o. 5 at the Blue Curtain in S^t. Paul's Church-Yard (Heal,125.28), c. 1765-73.  © The Trustees of the British Museum  

States that he ‘Makes and Sells all sorts of Beds and Bedding, Mohair, Silk, worsted and mix'd Damasks, And all Kinds of Upholder's Goods. Great Choice of English, French & Turkey Carpets; Screens of every kind. Rich Carved Sconces, Tables & Picture Frames, Brass Lanthorns and Arms, with All manner of Glass, Cabinet & Chair Work at Reasonable Rates. NB. Goods Appraised and Funerals Performed. Estates &c. BOUGHT & SOLD by Commission.’

Recorded as a member of Upholders’ Company in Mile End Green, 1770–92. 

Source: DEFM