Rabett, Edward (1699-1714)
Rabett, Edward, London, upholder (1699–1714). Recorded at the sign of ‘The Blackmoor's Head’, Paternoster Row, St Michael's in 1709. Admitted freeman of the Upholders’ Co. on 12 March 1699/1700. Took app. named William Ventris, 1704–14. Took out a Hand in Hand Insurance policy on 20 September 1709 for £200 on his house. [GL, Upholders’ Co. records; GL, Hand in Hand MS vol. 7, ref. 4914]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.