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William Cary 1759 - 1825
- occupation:
- Nautical instrument maker, Optician, Telescope maker
- Nationality:
- English; British
- born in:
- Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Traded at 272 Strand (1789-90, 182 Strand (1794-1822) & 181 Strand (181 Strand) all London, England. Known to have sold globes and other philosophical & mathematical instruments. Partnership with John Cary (1791-1816) corporate name continued after death until 1853 (?), but also traded independently for some work until death in 1825.