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Kindell, John (1787-1805)

Kindell, John, Liverpool, cm (1787–1805). Traded at Marshall St, 1787–95, the number being given as 2 in 1790. In 1790 one directory gives an alternative address in Cable St. By June 1795 the business was insolvent and on 11 June a meeting of the creditors was called at the ‘Star and Garter Tavern’ in Paradise St. This resulted in a formal declaration of bankruptcy in November of the same year. By 1800 however he was back in business as a cm and victualler at Cooper's Row, Old Dock, the number being given as 3 in 1804. Kindell may have attained some status as spokesman for the Liverpool furniture makers, for in March 1805 he advertised in Liverpool Chronicle denouncing the demands of the journeymen of the city. They had not only produced a new Chair Book of Prices, but also wanted the adoption of a supplement to the cabinet prices. The employers estimated the advance in rates to be about 10% and these they rejected as being higher than those currently on offer in London. Kindell indicated that the employers were prepared to advance some rates to London levels, but rejected the demand as a whole. Public support for the employers’ stand was asked and Kindell indicated that ‘Men wanting employment will meet every encouragement at the above prices the Masters have offered, by application’ to himself. [D; Billinge's Liverpool Advertiser, 8 June 1795, 30 November 1795, 2 July 1798; Liverpool Chronicle, 27 March 1805]

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