George King (Ipswich)

1740 Advert: 'GEORGE KING, White-Smith, who lately occupied the Shop over-against the Galliot-Hoy in St. Clement's, has again set up his Business at the Globe Corner, and does all Sorts of Mill-Work, either Wind or Water, after the best Manner, at Six-pence per Pound ; makes the best Steel Necks turn'd for Spindles, at Ten Shillings and Six-pence each ; makes Smoak-Jacks, at One Pound Ten Shillings in Town, and if out of Town allowing for the Journey ; Casements in a Workmanlike Manner, at One Penny per Inch ; all Sorts of Gun-work after the best Manner, and all Manner of White-Smith's Work, as Stoves, Wind-up Jacks, Fire-Irons, &c. at very Reasonable Rates. All Gentlemen and others who please to employ him, may assure themselves of being well used, and of a hearty Welcome, from their humble Servant, George King.'

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