Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers, 1550-1851
Book description
This publication lists over 5,000 scientific instrument makers and retailers working in the British Isles, together with a further 10,000 names of apprentices and associates. The directory transforms our understanding of the history of the scientific instrument-making trades in Britain.
Each entry includes estimated working dates, specific trades, addresses, training,…
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1 author picked Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers, 1550-1851 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a detailed directory, with alphabetical entries, one for each instrument maker showing, where available, dates, addresses, guild membership, apprentice and apprentice-master relationships, and other pertinent information for each. The information is of great value to collectors, researchers, curators, and anyone who wishes to date antique scientific instruments, and learn more about the makers.
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