Their standard of craftsmanship has been virtually unchallenged until the late 20th Century British Craft Revival with makers such as John Makepeace and his lesser known apprentice Andrew Whateley demonstrating unrivalled craftsmanship. William Vile went into partnership with John Cobb in 1750 until he retired in 1765 Operating out of (No. 72) The corner of St. Martin's Lane and Long Acre, London.They were Cabinet-makers and Upholsterers to His Majesty (George III) from 1761 to April 1764, based mainly on the superb quality of Vile's cabinet work and the individuality of _his_ designs. <sep>, Pronoun: his