RecordMicroscope, made by James Smith, sold to E. David< 1 of 1 > Back made in London
Microscope, made by James Smith, sold to E. DavidThis is an early monocular achromatic compound microscope, made by James Smith under the direction of Joseph Jackson Lister in 1839. It has two dividing objectives and three eyepieces and its accessories include a stage condenser and a livebox. By 1840, three new instrument makers, exclusively manufacturing microscopes, had emerged in London, who had learned how to make successful achromatic instruments. Through J.J. Lister's optical theory and their own remarkable skill, their microscopes were the best available optically. One of these, James Smith (d. 1870), seems to have worked exclusively for the trade until 1839, when he was assisted in business by Lister, with whose nephew Richard Beck he formed a partnership in 1847. James Smith's records show that he sold two 'plain' microscopes to 'David, Liverpool' in 1839. Edward Davis was an optician who moved to Liverpool from Cheltenham in 1839, and was advertising achromatic microscopes for sale that year. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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