London School
William Napier
London, worked 1788–1792
Musical instrument maker and dealer. Made bankrupt in 1788 but still trading in 1792. Cello presumed to be the work of Richard Duke bearing his label: Made for and / sold by Wm. / Napier, / No. 474 Strand [Hill Archive] — John Dilworth
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NAPIER, William Worked circa. 1788-1792 London UK. Musical instrument maker and dealer. Made bankrupt in 1788 but still trading in 1792. Cello presumed to be the work of Richard Duke bearing his label: Made for and / sold by Wm. / Napier, / No. 474 Strand [Hill Archive]
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