Oakes, Richard (1775-79)
Oakes, Richard, 86 Snow Hill, Holborn Bridge, London, case and cabinet maker (1775–79). In 1775 described in one directory as a ‘cabinet & plate case maker’. In 1778 took out insurance cover of £2,000 on his house, wareroom and workshops. Bankrupt, Gents Mag., February 1779. [D; GL, Sun MS vol. 267, p. 256]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.