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Phillips, Richard (1807-12)

Phillips, Richard, London, cm and gilder (1807–12). In January 1807 at 142 St John St, West Smithfield and took out insurance cover of £1,000. Of this £200 was for china and glass and £270 for stock and utensils. He also owned property at 5 and 6 St James Walk Clerkenwell. By 1809 he was using 6 (now renumbered 4) St James Walk and was to remain here until at least May 1812. In 1811–12 he was also using a workshop over a stable and coach house in Pear Tree Ct. Insurance cover in 1811 was £1,050 including £470 for utensils and stock and in 1812 the corresponding figures were £1,150 and £470. [D; GL, Sun MS vol. 438, ref. 798815; vol. 449, ref. 854933; vol. 455, ref. 871280]

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