Autograph letter signed from J. Green, Soho Square, to Robert William Elliston [manuscript], 1818 July 13.

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Autograph letter signed from J. Green, Soho Square, to Robert William Elliston [manuscript], 1818 July 13.

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Describes a mechanical trumpeter from Austria, invented by Mr. Mältzel, the inventor of the metronome.

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Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

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Elliston was an English actor and theatrical manager, as well as lessee of the Surrey Theatre, London, beginning in 1809. He later served as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1792-1826 (inclusive), 1812-1820 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392295 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter not signed (retained draft?) : [Bath], to George Colman, [ca. 1803-04?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2706141...

Mälzel, Johann Nepomuk, 1772-1838

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John Nepomuk Maelzel (1772-1838), born in Germany, was a music teacher and an expert manufacturer of musical instruments, including a chronometer, and the metronome. He turned to automated instruments in 1805, inventing his own and purchasing Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen's (1734-1804) "automated chess-player" for purposes of exhibition in America beginning in 1826. From the description of Papers, 1828-1830. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 207152067 ...

Green, J., fl. 1818,

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