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Hare, Moses (1803-08)

Hare, Moses, Exeter, Devon, cm (1803–08). Addresses given at 13 Magdalen St in 1806 and 246 High St in 1807. Named in the Militia Census in 1803. Advertised sale of timber and veneer in Exeter Flying Post, 10 April 1806. On 21 May 1807 announced his removal to 246 High St, and advertised sale of mahogany and ‘a quantity of elegant cabinet furniture, e.g. drawing room sets of tables highly varnished in mahogany & satin wood etc.’; he also required a ‘good workman’. Advertised again on 30 July 1807 when stock included ‘new & second-hand mahogany & painted chairs, sets of dining, card & other tables; drawers, wardrobe, press & other bedsteads.’ Declared bankrupt, 12 November 1807 and 29 September 1808. Notice on 14 January 1808 concerned his app. John Isaac, 19 years old, who had run away.

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