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Rankin, John (1754-82)

Rankin, John, Newcastle, cm and chairmaker (1754–82). Addresses given adjoining Mr Steel's, Big-market in 1764; and near ‘The Black-horse’, White-cross, 1778–82. Possibly the John Ranken, cm, who subscribed to Chippendale's Director, 1754. Advertised a long list of goods for sale in Newcastle Courant, 1 February 1764. [D]

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