Born in London, Originally a silk-weaver in Shoreditch. Stuied the art of violin making with John Kennedy, 1790. Established his workshop in Wheeler Street, Spitalfields.

Branded and labelled. Best period, 1795-1804. Sometimes applied a really beautiful red varnish.

Born in London, Originally a silk-weaver in Shoreditch. Stuied the art of violin making with John Kennedy, 1790. Established his workshop in Wheeler Street, Spitalfields. Branded and labelled. Best period, 1795-1804. Sometimes applied a really beautiful red varnish.