John Bird 1709 - 1776
- occupation:
- Mathematical instrument maker
- Nationality:
- British; English
- born in:
- Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, United Kingdom
Traded at Sea Quadrant nr. The New Exchange Building in the Strand (1747-63), Berwick St. (1771), Little Marylebone St. (1772) & 29 Marylebone St. (1776). Famous for dividing large astronomical instruments.
Related Objects
William Roy’s standard scale, 1742
Twelve-inch quadrant by John Bird
Case for William Roy’s standard scale, 1742
Brass quadrant with stand and case.
Case for the first Gregorian reflecting telescope
Twelve inch astronomical quadrant by Bird
Components for mural quadrant
Mahogany and brass octant.
T-bar for mural quadrant
