Wilson, James

18a (or 19), Wigmore Street, Cavendish Sq., London; cabinet maker (1817–39)

A combined writing and games table of c.1830 exists with a brass plate indicating the name of this maker at 18a Wigmore Street. Another games table with a brass plate affixed gives the name Wilson & Son, Wigmore St and the words ‘Patent No. 189’. Heal suggests that there was a connection between this maker and Jacob Wilson of Welbeck St. and a trading relationship seems likely. [V&A archives; Joy, English Furniture 1800–1851, p. 198].

Source: DEFM