Francis Watkins
(b. 1723, Newchurch, Powys – d. 1791, England )
Gender: M
Francis Watkins (1723-1791) was an optician and maker of optical and scientific appliances, whose shop was at the sign of Sir Isaac Newton’s Head in Charing Cross.
Also known as:
- Francis Watkins
Mentioned in 2 letters
| Title | EMCO ID |
|---|---|
| Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to James Beattie | 1886 |
| Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to James Beattie | 1887 |
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