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Blake, William

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Lot 83.

A bell-maker and apprentice of Paul Revere's foundry. Would partner with Henry N. Hooper to form the Blake, Hooper, and Revere foundry, also known as HN Hooper & Co.

Father of William S. Blake, who would carry on the family bell-making business.

See also: https://www.thelandmark.com/article/20160929/NEWS/309299418

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