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
Case for William Roy’s standard scale, 1742
William Roy’s standard scale, 1742
Twelve-inch quadrant by John Bird
Mahogany and brass octant.
Standard 6" diagonal scale in case; brass 6 7/8" x 3 7/16" screwed by 4 screws to mahogany base with a mahogany cover
General Roy's standard scale by Jonathan Sisson, 1742
Twelve-inch quadrant by John Bird, with case
Brass quadrant with stand, 1771
Case for the first Gregorian reflecting telescope
