Davis, John, & Son

Sectors:

  • Mechanical engineering Extraction machinery & other equipment production
  • Precision instruments production Measuring inc navigational equipment production

Notes:

Established in Derby in 1828 by John Davis as a manufacturer of philosophical instruments. By 1880s had branches in Derby, London and Cardiff. Then making instruments for the mining, surveying and engineering industries. In 1880s products included miners' dials; surveying and leveling instruments; safety lamps; aneroid barometers; lightening conductors; etc

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