Brass and Glass: Scientific Instrument Making Workshops in Scotland

2001 NMS large format paperback edition.Light reading wear else very good condition. The book includes content on: James Short ‘the Optic’, 2. Peter Hill, 3. James Veitch of Inchbonny, 4. The Adie Business [Patrick Adie, George Hutchison], 5. John and Thomas Dunn, 6. Retailing Instrument Makers [John Davis, Zenone & Butti], 7. Leith Nautical Instrument Makers [David Laird, David Stalker, W. Craig], 8. The Bryson Family, 9. The Lennie Business [Turnbull & Co.], 10. William Hume, 11. Dundee Nautical Instrument Makers [Alexander Cameron, Peter Airth Feathers], 12. George Lowdon of Dundee, 13. Aberdeen Instrument Makers [Peter McMillan, Berry & Mackay, A. & J. Smith], 14. The Gardners of Glasgow [David Carlaw, James Brown], 15. Thomas Morton and Andrew Barclay, Engineers [Thomas Morton, Andrew Barclay], 16. ‘Carvers and Gilders’ [Antoni and John Galletti, Charles Gerletti, J. & M. Riva], 17. Richard Melville, Maker of Sundials, 18. Nautical Instrument Makers [Robert Park, Macalister & Fyfe, Samuel Holborn Fyfe, Henry Bell, Cameron & Blakeney], 19. Alexander Dobbie, 20. Duncan McGregor [Christie & Wilson], 21. James White and Lord Kelvin [Mathew Edwards, James More & Co., Reid & Young], 22. Whyte and Thomson, 23. Baird & Tatlock, and 24. Retailing and Manufacturing Instrument Makers [John Spencer, W.A.C. Smith, Baird & Son, Abraham & Co., John Lizars, Norton & Gregory]. …