Topic: Charles Aubin, Lampworker, b1778, d1855

[Frank]

If anyone has any details on this person, pictures or example of his work etc, very interested in hearing.

I am aware of the diorama in Broadfield house and the poster in Newcastle, (thanks to Glass Cone. 1988)

[Sklounion]

Hi Frank,
Location, nationality?
http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/locks/gazetteer/aubin.htm
Regards,
Marcus

[Frank]

Born in France. Died in Wolverhampton. Charles David Aubin (possibly St. Aubin)

son Charles Aubin Locksmith won a prize at Great Exhibition. http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/locks/gazetteer/aubin.htm

No idea if this one is related
http://wwar.com/masters/s/saint-aubin-de_gabriel.html

[Sklounion]

Ok, so same locksmith son, but there is a family contact for e-mail on that page..... probably worth an e-mail??
Marcus

[Frank]

Yep, in hand... really looking for pics of his animals for the Zoo.

[Anne]

Another diorama here Frank:
http://www.cmog.org/collection/detail.php?t=objects&type=browse&f=date_made&s=about+1811-1820&record=0