Robert Barnes

He was a pupil of Thomas Smith at the " Harp and Hautboy," in Piccadilly. Afterwards he became a partner with John Norris, with whom also he was a fellow apprentice at Smith's. Norris and Barnes started business together in 1765. All the instruments which bear their label were probably made by others. Label :— MADE BY MORRIS AND BARNES, VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, AND BOW/ MAKERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES, COVENTRY STREET, LONDON