J N Leclerc

Worked in Paris, 1760-80, in connection with the " Quinze-Vingt," thereby enjoying various privileges, such as not having to pay certain taxes, &c. Besides making new instruments, he was a clever repairer of old. and in a violin, "J. N. Leclerc, luthier aux quinze vingt a Paris, 1770." Other labels are known dated 1761, 1768, and 1777.