Richard (II) Meares
London, c.1671–1743
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
MEARES, Richard (II) Born 1671, d.c.1743 London UK. Son, pupil, and successor of Richard Meares (I), above. Moved from St Paul’s Churchyard to Birchin Lane, then returned to St Paul’s in London House Yard. Chiefly occupied with music publishing. Some instruments bearing the Meares label in this period may be the work of employees. [BVMA]
William Meredith Morris+
Son of the preceding. He made a few violins, but left the trade soon after his father’s death.
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