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Jean Theodore Namy

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John Dilworth

NAMY, Jean Théodore Worked from c.1755, died 1808 Paris France. Employed by Salomon’s widow from 1772. Established independently in place du Louvre from 1788. Named by L’Abbé Sibire in La Chelenomie as an outstanding repairer. His own work is rare, but generally of Stradivarian proportions with a very fine orange oil varnish, and a particularly delicately cut scroll. Branded on upper back: ‘J.T.N.’ Fait par Namy, Luthier Chez / Madame Salomon A Paris 1775

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