A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain, 1660-1851
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Surname
Coles
Alternative Surname
First Name
John, of London
Initial of Surname
C
Year of Birth/Baptism
Flourished
1790-1833
Year of Death
Biographical Details
He was the son of John Coles, who had a yard at 21 Fleet Street in 1768 and was responsible for a number of tablets. In his later works he was assisted by his son Thomas, who was listed alone in Portland Road in 1822 (Pigot 1822, 153).
Literary References: Gunnis 1968, 110
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