Precision instruments by Dollond of London 19th century

The Dollond family was a dynasty of precision instrument makers in London for over 200 years. The company was founded in 1750 by Peter Dollond (1730-1820), an optician who invented the achromatic lens, which significantly improved the quality of telescopes and other optical instruments. Dollond's son, John Dollond (1754-1820), joined the business in 1771 and became a partner in 1775. After Peter Dollond's death in 1796, John Dollond took over the business and continued to produce high-quality optical instruments.

In the 19th century, Dollond of London was one of the leading makers of precision instruments in the world. The company's products included telescopes, microscopes, compasses, barometers, and other scientific instruments. Dollond's instruments were used by explorers, scientists, and military personnel all over the world. Some of Dollond's most notable customers in the 19th century included     Captain James Cook, who used more... Dollond telescopes on his voyages of discovery; Admiral Horatio Nelson, who used Dollond compasses on his ships; Charles Darwin, who used Dollond microscopes in his research and Michael Faraday, who used Dollond optical instruments in his experiments.

Dollond of London continued to produce high-quality precision instruments until the early 20th century. The company was eventually acquired by another optical instrument maker in 1954.

Dollond of London was one of the most respected makers of precision instruments in the world for over 200 years. The company's products were used worldwide by scientists, explorers, and military personnel and helped to advance science and exploration in the 19th century. less...