Mathematical instruments
Mathematical instruments (undated) comprising three wooden rules, one of which is inscribed with the name of the Maker: 'Gilbert and Gilkerson Tower Hill'; and one rule of which is thought to be a navigational instrument. The larger of the rules is a sliding rule.
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Administrative / biographical background
Gilbert and Gilkerson were a British mathematical instrument maker, Optician - who first traded at 8 Postern Row, Tower Hill, London, England (c.1793-c.1819). The partnership between William Gilbert & James Gilkerson is listed as working between 1793-1819, and was succeeded by Gilkerson & Co. There appears to have been various partnerships involving the two companies until around 1830.
NOTE: Appointment must be made with Archivist in order to view object.
Administrative / biographical background
Gilbert and Gilkerson were a British mathematical instrument maker, Optician - who first traded at 8 Postern Row, Tower Hill, London, England (c.1793-c.1819). The partnership between William Gilbert & James Gilkerson is listed as working between 1793-1819, and was succeeded by Gilkerson & Co. There appears to have been various partnerships involving the two companies until around 1830.
Record Details
| Item reference: | MKY/2 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Personal collections |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 object box (3 rules) |
| Date made: | c.1760-1809; Undated |
| Creator: | Mackay, Andrew |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Letters from Baron Maseres to Andrew Mackay, 1794-1806. (Manuscript) (MKY/1)
- Mathematical instruments (Manuscript) (MKY/2)
- Biographical sketch of Dr. Mackay, n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/4)
- Volume concerning theory and practice of finding longtitude at sea or land with diagrams, many corrections and alterations, 1st edition, 1793. (Manuscript) (MKY/5)
- Volume concerning theory and practice of finding longitude at sea or land with diagrams, many corrections and alterations, 1st edition, 1793. (Manuscript) (MKY/6)
- Dr. Mackay's biographical papers, including certificates, testimonials, papers on the disputed Professorship election, appointment letter and letters to Mrs Mackay after 1809 (Manuscript) (MKY/7)
- Letters from Maskelyne, 1787-1805. (Manuscript) (MKY/8)
- Letters relating to Mackay's teaching activities and to his books, including testimonials to 'The Theory and Practice of Finding the Longitude', n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/9)
- Various papers, including a certificate of service for Mid John Selby of the RESOLUTION, a Gibraltar temperature record, an affidavit re GUTE EWARTHING and HM STEADY and a print of Mackay. (Manuscript) (MKY/10)
- Printed book by Andrew Mackay 'A collection of mathematical tables for use of students in universities and academies, ....' , published in 1804, plus a related letter. (Manuscript) (MKY/11)