Introvino, Antonio (1817-24)
Introvino, Antonio, Liverpool, carver, gilder, looking-glass and picture frame maker (c. 1817–24). Set up on his own account after the breakup of the partnership with Gaspar Introvino. In October 1818 he announced his move from Old Hall St, Lord St to 128 Duke St. He claimed to manufacture ‘all sorts of Mirrors, Looking Glasses, Barometers, Thermometers & Hygrometers’ He offered a framing service, the re-gilding of old frames and the re-silvering of mirror plates. Old lookingglasses and pictures would be taken in part exchange. He also stocked ‘Prints, Medallions, Gold Borders & Ornaments. Gold, Fancy & Drawing Paper, Colours, Brushes & Pencils, Drawing Books etc.’. By 1821 at 138 Duke St and by 1823 this number had changed to 140. In an advertisement of December 1823 he admitted that he had been forced into bankruptcy in 1820 because of bad debts, and rumours of his financial difficulties which caused his creditors to press for payment. Afterwards, with the support of ‘gentlemen who wished well to him’, he re-established his business. In addition to the range of goods that he had on offer he also informed the public that he would teach the Italian language to those who wished to learn, As a native of that country he felt himself well qualified to undertake such work. [D; Liverpool Mercury, 9 October 1818, 19 December 1823]