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John Miller

London, worked 1687–1721

Son of George Miller, above, and Rebecca, below. Worked at the sign ‘At the Citern’, early established on London Bridge. Possibly functioned as a general music shop and distributor for various London makers. The signature from some instruments ‘Miller London’ could refer to any member of this family\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked London
Family Son of George Miller

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

MILLER, John Worked circa. 1687-1721 London UK. Son of George Miller, above, and Rebecca, below. Worked at the sign ‘At the Citern’, early established on London Bridge. Possibly functioned as a general music shop and distributor for various London makers. The signature from some instruments ‘Miller London’ could refer to any member of this family. Succeeded by his widow Elizabeth, above. [BVMA]

Cecie Stainer+

A maker in London about 1750. He worked at the sign of the ” Citern,” London Bridge.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Es giebt Zettel mit diesem Namen, auf denen eine lange Geschäftsempfehlung
steht. Ob dieser Miller aber selbst Geigenmacher war, ist sehr fraglich; dem
Zettel nach dürfte er nur Händler gewesen sein. Er wohnte London Bridge

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