Sykes, William (1780-82)
Sykes, William, Hertford, victualler and cm (1780–82). In 1780 insured his property for £400 of which £160 was for utensils and stock. By 1782 the total insurance cover had risen to £800 and £460 was the value of the utensils and stock. [GL, Sun MS vol. 282, p. 505; vol. 301, p. 465]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.