George Mason & Co.

GEORGE MASON & CO., Manufacturers of Optical, Mathematical, Chemical, Philosophical, and Photographic Instruments, 180 to 186, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.

    It would be difficult to mention a single art in which, during the past few years, so much progress has been made as the art of photography, and equally prolific have been the ideas and inventions associated with the apparatus and appliances used in the process.

    A firm that has won high repute for the successful part it has taken in perfecting the apparatus and for the many improvements it has introduced, thereby materially assisting in the development of this art, is that of Messrs. George Mason & Co., of 180 to 186, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, a house which has been in existence for upwards of half a century. Originally founded by Mr. John Spencer, in St. Enoch Square, the business was subsequently removed to Union Street, and finally the present magnificent premises were entered upon. Twenty years ago Mr. George Mason, the present sole proprietor, took over the concern, at which time the present trading style was adopted. The warehouses are heavily stocked with every description of photographic, optical, chemical, and mathematical appliance, as well as magic lanterns, slides, scientific novelties and apparatus used in astronomy, botany, chemistry, electricity, geology, heat, magnetism, microscopy, physiology, physics, sound, and other sciences, and all the apparatus is noted for its thorough adaptability and excellence of workmanship.

    The photographic catalogue issued by the firm is admirably got up and profusely illustrated, as also is the ‘List of Pure Chemicals’ which the firm has issued for the guidance of buyers in all parts of the Kingdom. There can be no doubt of the value and utility of these books to every professional or amateur photographer who desires to be en rapport with the latest inventions of the day in the sphere of the photographic art.

    Messrs. George Mason & Co. maintain a world-wide and influential connection, and a much appreciated feature of the establishment is a ‘dark room’ specially fitted up for convenience of their numerous customers and friends visiting the town, who may wish to change or develop their plates. Briefly stated, both the chemicals, the scientific instruments, and the photographic apparatus bearing the stamp of this house are unrivalled for general superiority, excellence of manufacture, and improved construction, and the resources at command are such that the heaviest orders are executed in the promptest and most satisfactory manner.

    The head of the house is a gentleman of the highest business, professional, and social status, and is well known in the photographic world. “The Photographer”, a journal of the month’s doings, is published and issued to the photographic trade monthly by the firm, and is much appreciated by the profession. Messrs. Mason and Co.’s telephone number is 140, their telegraphic address being “Soda”, Glasgow.

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