John Cail worked in the early 1820s for Troughton in London. He opened his own workshop in Newcastle, and in the 1850s was joined by his brother, Septimus Anthony Cail.[1]
John Cail (c1809-1878) was working at various addresses in Newcastle upon Tyne from 1825-65.
1844 John Cail, Mathematical and Philosophical Instrument Maker and Optician, 61 Pilgrim Street and 45 Quayside, Newcastle.
1853 Patent. '262. And Robert Mortimer Glover, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, Doctor of Medicine, and John Cail, of the same place, Mathematical Instrument Maker, have given the like notice in respect of the invention of "improvements in miners' or safety lamps."'[2]
1855-65 at 21 Grey Street
1867 Business transferred to T. B. Winter.[3]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ [1] Gilai Collectibles website, A 19th Century Azimuth Compass by J. Cail Newcastle
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:8 February 1853 Issue:21409 Page:334
- ↑ Newcastle Journal - Friday 02 August 1867