John Gumley: A Georgian Cabinetmaker and Pioneer of Glassmaking John Gumley (c. 1670 – December 19, 1728) stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of British art and craftsmanship during the Georgian era—a period defined by refined taste and burgeoning innovation. Born in London, he descended from a lineage steeped in woodworking tradition; his father, Peter Gumley, was a respected cabinet maker—a heritage that profoundly shaped hi…