Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers

by Silvio A. Bedini

Ham, James, Jr. (fl. 1780), Philadelphia; also made mathematical instruments.

Hamlin, William (1772-1869), Providence, R.I.; also made mathematical instruments.

Jayne, John (late 18th century), Salem, Mass.; also made mathematical instruments.

King & Hagger (1759/60 to early 1760's), Newport, R.I.; also made mathematical instruments.

King, Benjamin (1707-1786), Newport, R.I.; also made mathematical instruments.

King, Benjamin (1740-1804), Salem, Mass.

King, Daniel (1704-1790), Salem, Mass.; also made mathematical instruments.

King, Samuel (fl. 1786), Newport, R.I.; also made mathematical instruments.

Lamb, A., & Son (1780's), New York; also made mathematical instruments.

Lamb, Anthony (1703-1784), Virginia, Philadelphia, New York, and Hunter's Key, N.Y.; also made mathematical and surveying instruments.