IN THE MANNER OF JOHN COBB, 19TH CENTURY

After the ending of John Cobb's partnership with William Vile, during which he Cobb was purported to attend to the upholstery side of their business, upon Vile's retirement in 1764, Cobb began designing his own pieces in a French way. Cobb learned his carving techniques from his former partner, who was a masterful carver, particularly of mahogany. In 1772 he was accused of smuggling furntiure into England, from France, to avoid paying import tarrifs.