It is suggested that Negus initially used European chronometer movements within his instruments suggesting that business contacts were already established prior to his return
The founder died in 1859 but his son continued to trade under the original name and took out two patents during the 1850’s and 1860’s relating to improvements to compasses
the Bate company had been dissolved but two of Bate’s workshop employees
but he was known to have been an enterprising character during his life and took full advantage of marketing opportunities
this more industrial focus led to the company moving out of London in 1898 to Lewisham in Kent but it continued to produce a range of instruments from meteorological to telegraphic whilst also manufacturing naval gunnery tables
Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660-1900 - Edwin Banfield Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660-1900 by Edwin Banfield for sale It is suggested that NegusThis book is an alphabetical list of over 4,000 barometer makers and retailers who were active in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland from the time of the earliest domestic instruments up to 1900. The list includes working or estimated working dates, business addresses where known and other activities engaged in by makers. Other information given includes unusual styles of instruments made or handled, the relationship between some makers, their