Nautical & Mathematical Instrument Manufacturers to Her Majesty’s Royal Navy
William’s Father and Henry Gregory (I) had some earlier trade associations
born in 1828 in Bethnal Green
It is suggested that Negus initially used European chronometer movements within his instruments suggesting that business contacts were already established prior to his return
this more industrial focus led to the company moving out of London in 1898 to Lewisham in Kent but it continued to produce a range of instruments from meteorological to telegraphic whilst also manufacturing naval gunnery tables
Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660-1900 - Edwin Banfield Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660-1900 by Edwin Banfield for sale Nautical & Mathematical Instrument ManufacturersThis book is an alphabetical list of over 4,000 barometer makers and retailers who were active in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland from the time of the earliest domestic instruments up to 1900. The list includes working or estimated working dates, business addresses where known and other activities engaged in by makers. Other information given includes unusual styles of instruments made or handled, the relationship between some makers, their