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The firm was founded in 1895 by Frederick Phelps.
Initially it manufactured and sold pianos in its workshops
and showrooms in Kentish Town, then a flourishing centre for
the Piano Trade. By the mid 20th century production of new
pianos had ceased, but restoration and sales continued with
other instruments, sheet music and accessories being added
to the range. In 1986 Phelps' second son finally retired and
sold the business to someone who saw the potential in
turning the general music side into a specialist violin
business, and asked Rachel Douglas to join him in this.
Since the Phelps Pianos and Frederick Phelps Ltd. have been
two separate companies, with the latter specialising in fine
instruments of the violin family.
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