Speer, John (1760)
Speer, John
London; carpenter, joiner, cabinet maker, retailer (c.1760)
John Speer used two addresses, one at the ‘The Seven Stars’ in Great Tower Street which was also used by his cousin, George Speer. The other address was ‘The Lion & Lamb’, Fleet Market. It is uncertain which is the earlier of the two addresses [Apollo, October 1970, pp. 274–83].
The trade card of John Speer, at ye Lion and Lamb West side of Fleet Market London. Sells Leghorn & English Straw Chip Horsehair & all other sorts Women's Hats. Also painted Floor Cloths, Hair Cloths, English & Dutch Matts, Mahogany, Wallnuttree & other Chairs Breakfast, Dining & other Tables, Tea Chests, Tea Boards, Waiters, Sieves and Searches FOR EXPORTATION. With all sorts of Turner Goods Wholesale & Retail. Carpenters, Joyners, & Cabinet Work Performed in General, c.1760 [Heal,28.214]. © The Trustees of the British Museum
Significantly he did not mention large items of case furniture or mirrors, both of which were specialities of the trade conducted by his cousin.
Source: DEFM
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.