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    Zachary Townsend

    TOWNSEND, Zachary 18th century London UK. School of John Barrett and Nathaniel Cross. Worked at the sign of the ‘Violin & Crown’, Piccadilly. High-arched Stainer model. Plain wood with pale golden yellow varnish. Scroll with extra turn to the volute; not well carved. — John Dilworth
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    TOWNSEND, Zachary 18th century London UK. School of John Barrett and Nathaniel Cross. Worked at the sign of the ‘Violin & Crown’, Piccadilly. High-arched Stainer model. Plain wood with pale golden yellow varnish. Scroll with extra turn to the volute; not well carved. Zack Townsend / near St James Street Zach Townsend / At the Violin & Crown In Pickadilly / near St James St London [Hill Archive]

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