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Microscope
173 (WF
Stanley; late 19th Century)
William
Ford Stanley (1829 – 1909) became a wealthy entrepreneur and inventor, and
one of the leading men of Croydon. Stanley began manufacturing and retailing
mathematical and drafting tools in 1854, 3 Great Turnstile, Holborn, London.
Either before the opening or shortly thereafter, Stanley partnered with a
cousin, Henry Robinson, and the business was known as Stanley and Robinson. A
second retail shop was soon opened at 3 Holborn Bars. Within 10 years, he had
expanded his product line to include microscopes. In 1875, Stanley opened his
“Stanley Works” in South Norwood, Surrey, a considerable factory he designed for
efficient production of scientific and engineering instruments. Stanley’s
business was incorporated as W.F. Stanley and Company, Limited, in 1900.
William retained the majority of stock. At about 1905, a new shop was opened
at 286 High Holborn. The company continued to produce instruments until it
was liquidated in 1999. Microscope 173 is engraved with ‘W.F.
STANLEY, 13 Railway Approach, London Bridge SE’, and can be dated to the
third quarter of the 19th century. The instrument came with its original wooden
case. References William
Ford Stanley, 1829-1909 (http://microscopist.net/StanleyWF.html),
last accessed on 14.08.2020 LAST
EDITED: 05.05.2021 |
