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    Frederick James Messing

    London, 1755–1798

    Violinist in the orchestra of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London and itinerant violin repairer and dealer. Made by F. J. Messing / London, 1787 — John Dilworth
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    MESSING, Frederick James Born 1755, died 1798 London UK. Violinist in the orchestra of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London and itinerant violin repairer and dealer. Made by F. J. Messing / London, 1787

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