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Vincent Figgins
Vincent Figgins (1766-1844), born in Peckham, England, was a British punch-cutter and type-founder. He started his career as an apprentice to Joseph Jackson from 1782 until Jackson's death in 1792.
==Foundry==
Figgins was expected to take over Jackson's foundry, but due to financial restraints he could not afford it. The foundry was then bought by William Caslon III. A close friend of Jackson's, John Nichols encouraged Figgins to open his own foundry. Nichols had witnessed Figgins’ work and talent many times. Figgins followed his advice and the fact that Caslon bought Jackson's foundry this did not slow Figgins down, that same year he was able to open his own foundry. Later on in his career, after he became very successful he wrote to Nichols and spoke of his generosity during the beginning of his career.
Vincent Figgins would run his foundry until 1836 when he retired. He would leave his foundry to his two sons Vincent and James. They were met with the same success as their father. They published their first specimen book in 1838. After his first son, Vincent II died in 1860 the business and the foundry were continued by his brother James. The family owned foundry would then live on once more; after James died the foundry was taken over by his son James II. In 1868 he was elected to Parliament, he retired from the business. 〔 The foundry then moved to 3-7 Ray Street, Clerkenwell in 1865. The building still retains the original cast iron railings bearing a VJF monogram.
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