West, John (1789-1790)
West, John
Tufton Street, Westminster, London; joiner and cabinet maker (1789–90)
In 1789 he submitted an estimate for £2,000 in connection with works for Carlton House. Carved the woodwork for the Chinese Drawing Room, Carlton House. Also engaged in work at Althorp, Northamptonshire, where he supplied timber etc. costing £227 0s 2½d. A receipt for £50 was given on 11 November 1790 and a further one for £227 on 28 November [H. Clifford Smith, Buckingham Palace, p. 104; V&A archives].
Source: DEFM
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.