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The forgotten cabinet makers who were more influential than Chippendale

William Ince and John Mayhew may not be the best known cabinet-makers of the 18th century, but their influence still resonates. In a new book, Hugh Roberts and Charles Cator explore the enduring legacy of a pair of quiet achievers

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The forgotten cabinet makers who were more influential than Chippendale

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