Jon Stobart is a historian specializing in British social and economic history, with a focus on material culture and consumer practices. He authored Auctions and the Consumption of Second-Hand Goods in Georgian England, published by Bloomsbury. The book examines the role of auctions in shaping the circulation, valuation, and consumption of second hand goods during the Georgian era, highlighting how social status, taste, and economic activity intersected in public and private spheres. Stobart’s research draws on archival records and cultural analysis to illuminate patterns of trade, ownership, and material life in eighteenth century England.