Murrell Cork (2 results)

Loose as Issued. Condition: Very Good. Unique. A vellum document for an apprenticeship being given to George Grimes by Murrall Cork (Toolmakers), and signed by these two and the father of George Robert. A 5 year contract wages starting at 1/- a week (5p) and rising by a 1/- each year. From the 6th of April (traditional date), although witnessed on the 11th May. Signed in the presence of Joseph Bean, North Walsham, part printed and part hand written. Strange that the master has a "X" as his mark and the apprentice and his father can write? measures 10 x 14 inches [25 x35 cm]. NOTE* This firm of Undertakers is still in existence in the same place. A 166 years later.

Loose as Issued. Condition: Very Good. Unique. A part printed and part handwritten vellum indenture made for a 5 year apprenticeship between the Funeral company MUrrell Cork based in North Walsham and an apprentice indented for 5 years and signed by Murrell Cork and George and his father Robert Grimes of Knapton. payment would be 1/- a week for the 1st years and rising to 5/- at the 5th. No gambling, cards or dice, Taverns or Playhouses to be allowed. Murrell Cork has made a "X" as his signature. The ink is a little faded, but all legible, the relevant stamps and blind stamp are still all attached and 3 wax seals at bottom right. Measures approx 10 x 14 inches (25 x 35 cm), it comes larger as it has been loosely mounted in a recessed double mount ready to be framed, will remove and an send without the mount if required. Possibly unique example to have survived of a maximum of possibly 2-3 only ever copies made (for each signee).