Smith, William (1822-1823)

Last updated on 22 April 2023

Smith, William

45 King Street, Snow Hill, London; pocket book maker and fancy cabinet maker (fl. 1822–1823)

In November 1822 took out insurance cover of £6,900 of which £5,000 was for utensils and stock. He also insured property at 9 Spencer Street Northampton Square. In March of the following year his insurance totalled £6,800 of which £6,000 was for utensils and stock. The business was referred to as William Smith & Co.

The reason for the high valuations given to utensils and stock is not clear [London Metropolitan Archive, Sun MS vol. 492, ref. 997592.; vol. 494, ref. 1003208].

Source: DEFM

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

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