R. Martlew, Ormskirk

A member is interested in any information on a cabinetmaker, R. Martlew, working Ormskirk and whose label has been found in the chest of drawers shown below. A suggested date for the chest is around 1790 and it measures 48" long, 21.5" wide and 43" high. The chest is in two parts and has a concealed frieze drawer. A long case clock possibly made by him has been noted.

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Mahogany chest by R Martlew, Ormskirk.
Martlew's Label inside the chest

 

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