Watson, Edward, London, carver and gilder (1774–81). Established his business in Long Acre but in March 1774 declared bankrupt. The bankruptcy does not appear to have disrupted his business career seriously for by 1775 he was trading again from 21 Long Acre and was to remain at this address at least until 1778. Insurance cover at this address was £500 in 1775 with £300 of this for utensils and stock. The corresponding figures for 1778 are £700 and £300. A fire policy of 1777 however gives an address at 91 Long Acre and a much higher cover of £1,800 with £785 for utensils and stock. In 1781 at 219 Piccadilly with insurance cover of £2,000 and £1,500 for utensils and stock. In 1777 he was paid £2 2s by Alexander Wedderburn. [Sussex Weekly Advertiser, 21 March 1774; GL, Sun MS vol. 244, p. 55; vol. 246, p. 102; vol. 256, p. 184; vol. 269, p. 470; vol. 290, p. 553; Scottish RO, GD 184/Box 20/177/2–3]