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De Selvier Family p.3

And here we have our Edward moving to Dublin, and living there at the time of the marriage.


Freeman's Journal Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 8 Dec 1865

Mills and De Selvier, from Cramer's well-known establishment in Regent-street, London, who are thoroughly acquainted with the pianoforte trade in all its details, have undertaken' the management of the Irish branch….


J. B. Cramer & Co. was a musical instrument manufacturing, music-publishing and music-selling business in London.


An item sold on e-Bay has an interesting sidelight -

 

"Arthur S. Sullivan" signature, which was scripted by the music specialist in black fountain pen. The signature and inscription exhibit "10" strength. His message, directed to a "Mr. De Selvier," requests: "Will you please send tomorrow for the Piano you delivered some time ago to Mrs. Richardson Youth Buildings - It is now at Mrs. Herbert's, 45 Upper Stamford St., Waterloo Road and please sent the bill to me."


And here he is, living in the same area as the marriage took place -

Freeman's Journal Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 19 Oct 1886 [5?]

Advertisements & Notices

from E De Selvier, Esq, TO SELL BY AUCTION  (In consequence of the expiration of his lease), On the Premises, SEAPOINT MANOR, BLACKROCK, On WEDNESDAY, 3rd November, 1885, And following day, All the superb furniture, works of art, and other effects-, catalogues…


So it seems quite straightforward, but…


Western Times Devon, England, 22 Jan 1859

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS

Carpentier De Selvier, Junr. London: Campbell, New Bond Street.  This polka is the production of M. Carpentier, Junr., 101 Eaton Place, Exeter, and bears evidence of great constructive talent.  It is original and harmonious, and what is more to the purpose…..

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