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    William Devis

    London, worked 1750–1765

    Trained as a watch-maker. Shop established in Fleet Street, London. Very small production of typically Stainer-patterned London trade work of the period. Quite well made with unrelieved brown varnish. Made in London / 1758 by / William Devis. — John Dilworth
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    DEVIS, William Worked circa. 1750-1765 London UK. Trained as a watch-maker. Shop established in Fleet Street, London. Very small production of typically Stainer-patterned London trade work of the period. Quite well made with unrelieved brown varnish. Made in London / 1758 by / William Devis.

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