Moseley, Richard (1762-1792)
Moseley, Richard
London; freeman joiner and cabinet maker (fl.1759–92)
Recorded first in partnership with John Harris, 1758-59, and after Harris' death continued the business at Leadenhall Street, 1763–70; 119 Aldersgate Street, 1767–75; and Cheapside in 1792.
His rococo trade card reads: ‘Moseley, Cabinet Maker, At his Warehouse opposite ye East India House Leadenhall Street — London, Makes & Sells all sorts of Cabinet Chair & Look.g Glass Goods at the most Reasonable Rates NB. for Exportation, c. 1770 [Heal,28.154]. © The Trustees of the British Museum
He was named as a Fellow of the Society for Arts and Manufactures, 1761–67.
In 1762 he employed six non-freemen for three months; in 1763, two for three months; and in 1764, six for six weeks [Guildhall Library, City Licence books, vols 3 and 4].
Source: DEFM
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.
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