Bedford Street Warehouse and the London China Trade, 1773-1796. References from original documents

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Part of a series 'Derby Porcelain Archive Research Report', Vol 2. Provides transcriptions of documents held in British record offices relating to the sale to the ceramics trade of the output of the Derby Porcelain Factory via its Bedford Street Warehouse, Covent Garden, London. Contains introductory essays including 'Preview of the references' which provides an historical outline and 'Warehouse reporting procedures' which relates to stock management, etc. Some document transcriptions relate specifically to Joseph Lygo, his career and life but the vast majority are structured chronologically by year, 1773 to 1796. Appendices provide substantial ancillary information including: 'Warehouse tenants and premises'; ''Warehouse costs'; 'Trade buyers identified by discount'; 'Trade sales, 1785-88'; 'Summary sales record, 1783-85'; 'Warehouse sales, 1786-94, a brief assessment'; 'Derby and Turner & Co'; Weekly sales totals, 1786-94; 'Derby profitability, 1796'. Supported by substantial indexes