Halford, Edward, Sleaford, Lincs. Oak dressing table, c.1740, recorded, bearing label which reads: ‘EDWARD HALFORD, In Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Where you may be furnished with all sorts of Cabinets and Joyners Work, and Looking-Glasses; all sorts of Maps, English, French and Dutch Prints; all sorts of fine Earthen Ware, English and Delf; all sorts of the Best Flint-Glass, and several sorts of fine Toys at the lowest prizes.’ Table has cabriole legs, and one drawer with the remains of one cotter-pin brass back plate; a shaped apron at the front with applied beading.