John Buhl (d.1795) Ironmonger and Brazier of 121 St Martin's Lane.
at the sign of the
Two Gold Candlesticks and Blue Coffee Pot.
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John Buhl was of possibly a Huguenot of French or German extraction receiving his denization /citizenship on 30th July 1778.
In December 1764, Buhl received payment of £6 17s for supplying goods for Lord Leigh at Stoneleigh Abbey.
From Westminster Archives - References -1103/30
Dated 14 Feb 1765.
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John Buhl was an Honorary Exhibiter at the Free Society of Artists exhibition in 1772.
A drawing in black chalk of a Master and his scholar after Elias Martin
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J.Buhl Ironmonger was still at 121 St Martin's Lane in 1817 - Kent's Directory.
The business was almost certainly continued by his son also John Buhl.
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Horwood's revised map of 1829.
Showing the proposed improvements.
Buhl's premises at 121 St Martin's Lane on the West side, two doors down from Hemmings Row opposite Chandos Street.
