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Richard Peat (1863 - 1903) was born in Somercotes, Derbyshire and learnt the art of making and repairing violins at an early age. Later, turning his hobby into a business, he became recognised as a "maker of some repute" by experts both in London and locally. He established his first shop in Tibshelf in the 1880's and started importing musical instruments and accessories. Such was his success that in 1897 he moved to larger premises in Alfreton.
This German made cello bears the label "Richard Peat, Manufacturer & Importer of Musical Instruments (Opposite Post Office) Tibshelf, Alfreton, England.
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