Microscope Museum

Collection of antique microscopes and other scientific instruments

 

    

Microscope 249 (Pickard & Curry Co; c. 1900)

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Pickard & Curry was originally founded in 1876 by Joseph Pickard and William Curry, and was based at 195 Great Portland Street, London. The company produced ophthalmic instruments, many of which were granted patents. In 1886, Joseph Pickard retired, and George Paxton joined the company. In 1920, the company was renamed to Curry & Paxton. The company traded at 120 – 126 Albert St., London, during the 1920s – 1940s. In 1928, they were also trading at 22 Wigmore St., London. The company was acquired by Boots in 1987 to form part of Boots Opticians Ltd. Microscope 249 is engraved on the base with “Pickard Curry Co, London W’ and should be dated to c. 1900.

 

LAST EDITED: 12.03.2022