Marsh, Jones & Cribb Antique furniture

Marsh, Jones & Cribb Furniture

Marsh, Jones & Cribb were renowned antique furniture cabinet makers in the Victorian era. They were known for their quality craftsmanship from Gothic to simple Arts & Crafts designs. They began as cabinet makers, ca. 1850 in Leeds as Marsh & Jones of Leeds. They later expanded to Cavendish Square, London when the well known cabinetmaker of Soho, London Henry Humphries Cribb sent his son to serve his apprenticeship with Marsh and Jones. After he had finished his apprenticeship in ca. 1867 he was offered a partnership in the company leading to the new and well known name by today’s antique collectors, Marsh, Jones & Cribb.

They made antique furniture by well known designers such as Charles Bevan and Talbert and many of these pieces were in famous exhibitions.

Their earlier examples were mostly known for their Gothic appeal with Charles Bevan helping with these designs. The most sought after designs today by Marsh, Jones & Cribb are from the Late Victorian era in the Arts & Crafts design with W.R. Lethaby who was their senior designer.

The interesting thing about Marsh, Jones & Cribb furniture is the paper labels used, with their makers stamp, cabinet makers name and signature with date, all hand written. It is amazing how many of these labels survive and we get some fantastic examples for sale. If you are interested in these pieces please visit our antique furniture page to see what we have on offer but below are some very nice examples of previous stock.

This is a Magnificent “Marsh, Jones & Cribb” Large Victorian Oak Antique Desk example with the original paper label dated 1895.

Magnificent "Marsh, Jones & Cribb" Large Victorian Oak Antique Desk

Marsh, Jones & Cribb Furniture

This is a Magnificent Marsh, Jones & Cribb Figured Burr Walnut Victorian Antique Credenza, it is truly breathtaking and dates from around 1870. It has a stepped moulded top above four glazed doors and ebony cross-banding along with gilt string inlay.

Magnificent Marsh, Jones & Cribb Figured Burr Walnut Victorian Antique Credenza

Magnificent Marsh, Jones & Cribb Figured Burr Walnut Victorian Antique Credenza

This Stunning 19th Century Victorian Marsh Jones & Cribb Antique Stool / Ottoman dates from ca. 1880, with a a studded leather top that is hinged and the interior has two shaped dividers, ideal for news papers or magazines.

Stunning Marsh Jones & Cribb Antique Stool / Ottoman Stunning Marsh Jones & Cribb Antique Stool / Ottoman

 

 

 

 

 

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  • John Farrem
    July 4, 2015 8:00 pm

    I have just purchased 3 beautiful wardrobes for myself from a charity shop, one of which has the label Marshall-Jones-criibb on the inside of the door. I would be interested to know the year it was made and it’s potential value if you are able to assist. Regards John Farren

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  • HHCribb, of Marsh Jones and Cribb, was my great grandfather and his wife Emily Marsh, my great grandmother. I am interested in any other historical details about the firm or images of their work you may be kindly willing to provide, including the WWI era when the factory was given over to producing fighter aircraft for the RFC/RAF. Much appreciated, Julian Cribb, Australia

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    • Hi
      How interesting that you are related to them, We will be updating this blog with new images as we get items in stock as I am always on the look our for good quality items like Marsh Jones and Cribb furniture.
      Kind regards
      James

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    • Gabriel Pereyra Cribb
      July 13, 2017 5:40 pm

      Hi Julian, Henry H Cribb was also my great grandfather. My name is Gabriel Pereyra Cribb, and I live in Argentina, where my grandfather, Henry Malcolm Cribb, arrived being a child, approximately in 1910. His parents were Anne Keck and George Malcolm Cribb.
      My wife and I are passionate about antique furniture, and am personally proud of somehow being connected to the Marsh Jones & Cribb history.

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    • Peter Cribb
      June 4, 2018 1:56 pm

      Julian,
      I have sent you my thanks through my nephew Michael Cribb for the 28 page item of the history of the Cribbs. I do hope he did pass them on.
      I have, today, just seen your reply to John Farrem dated 6 th October 2015 with a picture, presumably of you, measuring approx. 10mm x 10mm. I covered up your name and asked my wife who the picture was of; her reply was that it was of me – how uncanny! Same beard, lack of hair on top and shape of face. I would certainly be interested to see a larger picture and if I had your email address I would send you a copy of mine. Regards Peter Cribb (UK)

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  • Sylvia Walker
    June 5, 2016 8:07 pm

    My grandad served his apprenticeship with Marsh Jones and Cribb before the First World War. He then went on to be a journey man with the company. When the First World War broke out he joined the Leeds pals and the rest as they say is history. Wounded on the first day of the Somme. He had part of his shoulder shot away. A six year apprenticeship went down the pan smashed bodies and smashed dreams.

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  • Howdy Folks. Just pick up a bunch of molding planes and some have the name of the manufacture on them and the name J.P. jones on them. would this be the Jones on the label? Thanks a bunch for any info.

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  • I have got 2 items of furniture which I bought over 25 years ago, I believe that they were from a boys private school . They are matching one is top half book case and bottom two large draws, and the other is wash unit/ stand ( looks a bit church style) . I was wondering if you have any idea of age and value.

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  • Howdy Folks. Just pick up a bunch of molding planes and some have the name of the manufacture on them and the name J.P. jones on them. would this be the Jones on the label? Thanks a bunch for any info.

    Reply
  • I have just purchased 3 beautiful wardrobes for myself from a charity shop, one of which has the label Marshall-Jones-criibb on the inside of the door. I would be interested to know the year it was made and it’s potential value if you are able to assist. Regards John Farren

    Reply
  • HHCribb, of Marsh Jones and Cribb, was my great grandfather and his wife Emily Marsh, my great grandmother. I am interested in any other historical details about the firm or images of their work you may be kindly willing to provide, including the WWI era when the factory was given over to producing fighter aircraft for the RFC/RAF. Much appreciated, Julian Cribb, Australia

    Reply
    • Hi
      How interesting that you are related to them, We will be updating this blog with new images as we get items in stock as I am always on the look our for good quality items like Marsh Jones and Cribb furniture.
      Kind regards
      James

      Reply
    • Gabriel Pereyra Cribb
      September 26, 2018 9:06 am

      Hi Julian, Henry H Cribb was also my great grandfather. My name is Gabriel Pereyra Cribb, and I live in Argentina, where my grandfather, Henry Malcolm Cribb, arrived being a child, approximately in 1910. His parents were Anne Keck and George Malcolm Cribb.
      My wife and I are passionate about antique furniture, and am personally proud of somehow being connected to the Marsh Jones & Cribb history.

      Reply
    • Julian,
      I have sent you my thanks through my nephew Michael Cribb for the 28 page item of the history of the Cribbs. I do hope he did pass them on.
      I have, today, just seen your reply to John Farrem dated 6 th October 2015 with a picture, presumably of you, measuring approx. 10mm x 10mm. I covered up your name and asked my wife who the picture was of; her reply was that it was of me – how uncanny! Same beard, lack of hair on top and shape of face. I would certainly be interested to see a larger picture and if I had your email address I would send you a copy of mine. Regards Peter Cribb (UK)

      Reply
    • I’ve only just read this e-mail today after finding out my grandfather was an upholsterer with the company and would explain why my father was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and his brother in Glasgow as the company furnished out some of the biggest liners there at the beginning of the 20th century. What caught my eye is your reference to the fact the company was given over to fighter aircraft production as I have in my possession a beautifully crafted small wooden propeller which acted as a cooling fan on fighters. So is that how my grandfather acquired it?

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      • Hi
        How interesting. Yes this is a strong possibility of where it came from
        Many thanks
        James

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        • I contacted the site back in January 2022 regarding my grandfather, Charles Leslie, who was an upholsterer with Marsh Jones and Cribb and worked for the company on some of the big liners up in Tyneside and also on the Clyde. I referred to the First World War production of Sopwith Camel aircraft at the company’s factory in Leeds where my grandfather was then working and the small wooden propeller that has been handed down through our family over the years. I found out only yesterday that it IS from one of those aircraft. Because of problems with the fuel supply to the aircraft’s engine during high-G manouvering the engine could cut out so a special Rotherham air pump was used to ensure this didn’t happen. This was secured to one of the wing struts behind the pilot and driven by……..a small wooden propeller exactly like ours! So mystery solved.

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  • I have got 2 items of furniture which I bought over 25 years ago, I believe that they were from a boys private school . They are matching one is top half book case and bottom two large draws, and the other is wash unit/ stand ( looks a bit church style) . I was wondering if you have any idea of age and value.

    Reply
  • My grandad served his apprenticeship with Marsh Jones and Cribb before the First World War. He then went on to be a journey man with the company. When the First World War broke out he joined the Leeds pals and the rest as they say is history. Wounded on the first day of the Somme. He had part of his shoulder shot away. A six year apprenticeship went down the pan smashed bodies and smashed dreams.

    Reply
  • My father worked for March Jones Gribb in the 1960s
    Manchester girls grammar school?

    DAVID

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  • Professor Keith Rix
    July 8, 2022 8:31 pm

    Julian Cribb and other Cribbs may be interested to know that the Wisbech and Fenland Museum is acquiring the papers of Wilfred Lewis Hanchant, its curator from the mid-1950’s until his death in the 1970’s. His professional life began as an architect in his native Harrogate. His papers include many of his architectural plans and one of them is a plan for the Ground Floor of Marsh Jones & Cribb, Boar Lane, Leeds, dated January 1923.

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