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    Amati > Makers Archive > P > James Preston

    James Preston

    Auckland, worked 1912–1925

    Pupil of George Nicoll. Several rather unsophisticated instruments recorded. — John Dilworth
    Worked Auckland
    Taught by George Nicoll
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    John Dilworth+

    PRESTON, James Worked circa. 1912-1925 Auckland New Zealand Retired grocer and amateur violin maker. Pupil of George Nicoll. Several rather unsophisticated instruments recorded.

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