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Library telescope by ‘J. H. Steward, London’
(c. 1880) Library
telescope engraved with ‘J. H. Steward, London’. This instrument should be
dated to c. 1880. James Henry Steward (1818-1896) started his business in
London in 1852. Although his business started as retail business selling
watches and firearms-related optical equipment, the business grew to include
telescopes, binoculars, compasses, barometers, and microscopes, some of which
he claimed to have made. Over the years, Steward sold many instruments with
their name on the instruments, but many of these were made by others for
Steward. The firm traded from 406 Strand, London (1865 – c. 1915), 66 Strand
(1868 – 1888), 457 Strand (1885 – c. 1920), with various other branches. As
each of James’ sons reached adulthood, they were given a subsidiary shop
elsewhere in London to manage, but the establishment at 406 Strand remained
as the centre of the business. After James’ death, the company continued
(only being inherited through the male line) until 1975. LAST
EDITED: 02.10.2022 |