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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

Worked London

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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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