Microscope Museum

Collection of antique microscopes and other scientific instruments

 

Bunsen burner by Fletcher Russell Company (mid-20th century)

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Bunsen burner by Fletcher Russel Company, probably dated to the mid-20th century. Fletcher Russell and Company was established by Thomas Fletcher (1840 - 1903). By 1880s, the company started a gas appliance manufactory in Thynne Street, Warrington. By 1895, the company become Fletcher Russell and Co Gas Engineers, after merging with Alexander and William Russell of Pendleton Iron Works. The 1901 directory gives their address as Palatine Works, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, manufacturing all types of gas equipment including fires, cookers and water heaters as well as laboratory equipment. Around 1950, the firm merged into Radiation Ltd, which was later acquired by 'TI New World'.