Holmes, Richard

Barbican, London; freeman carpenter, cabinet maker, looking-glass manufacturer and glass grinder (fl. 1755–86)

Recorded at no. 55, 1777–78; no. 22, 1778–86; and as Richard Holmes & Son, 1781–86.

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British Museum

Trade card of Rich^d Holmes, Cabinet Maker & Glass Grinder, at the Tea Chest in Barbican, LONDON. Makes all Sorts of Looking Glasses in Carved and Mahogany Frames. Likewise all Sorts of Cutt Trays, Scollop & Round Tea Boards. Tea Chests for Exportation. NB. Old Glasses New Framed & Silvered, c.1783-4 [Heal,28.97]. © The Trustees of the British Museum

In 1755 Holmes employed one non-freeman for three months; in 1771, seven for twelve weeks; and in 1780, fifteen for six weeks [Guildhall Library (GL), City Licence books, vols 1, 7 and 10].

Purchased Sun Insurance policies in 1778 for £1,800, of which £800 accounted for utensils and stock; and in 1781 for £2,800, £1,500 on utensils and stock [The London Archives (TLA), Sun MS vol. 266, p. 101; vol. 294, p. 61].

See Thomas Holmes of Barbican.

Source: DEFM