Shrimpton, John (1790)
Shrimpton, John
Marlborough, Wiltshire; chair maker, basket maker, parchment maker and victualler (1790)
In August 1790 Shrimpton insured a dwelling and offices adjoining ‘The Bear & Castle’ for £300 and stock and utensils kept there for a further £200. He also insured for £150 a house, workshop and offices that he was renting which also included stock and utensils. [Guildhall Library, Sun MS ref. 572986, 26 August 1790]
Source: DEFM
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.