Martin, Christopher (1747-1769)
Martin, Christopher
St Bride's, London; cabinet and bedstead maker (fl. 1747–69)
The trade card of Christopher Martin At the Star by Fleet Market near Fleet Street LONDON. Makes & Sells all Sorts of Bedsteads, tables, Chests of Drawers, Desks, & all other Sorts of Joyners Goods in Mahogany, Walnut Tree & Wainscott, at Reasonable Rates, c. 1750 [Heal,28.137]. © The Trustees of the British Museum
Recorded at Ditch Side in 1747 and 1749 when he was fined for non-service at St Bride's; and in 1754 when he served as Scavenger, and in 1755 as Sidesman.
Named in the Livery of the Joiners’ Company in 1750. His son, George Martin, was admitted a freeman of the Upholders’ Company in 1769 [Guildhall Library (GL), Joiners' Company, MS 6561, p. 80; Upholders' Company records].
Named in newspapers in 1747.
Source: DEFM
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.