Barston’s Universal Astronomical Quad Cut Patent
Advertisement proclaims a new navigational quadrant by John Barfton and Joseph Turner with Royal Letters Patent. It claims superior accuracy, no lunar shade, no horizon need, and the ability to determine latitude by sight of the Sun Moon or stars. Sold at Mr Turner’s Hatton Garden house. Barfton and Turner names engraved on the instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Dorsetshire
Carter
New Palace-yard
Westminster
Will's Coffee House
Bow-lane
London
John Barfton
Pacent Co
Joseph Turner
Hatton Garden
Angelick Snuff: a Noble World Remedy For Head Aches
An advertisement touts Angelick Snuff as a universal cure for head and brain disorders. It claims to relieve pain from vapours and lethargy, cure deafness, catarrh, toothache, falling sickness, and strengthen the brain and nerves. Sold for one shilling with directions at Debs Coffee-house near the Angel and Crown Tavern in Broad Street behind the Royal Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelick
Deb
Angel and Crown
Broad
Royal Exchange
Agnes
Gore Arena
Che
Haydon
Parry
Boar’s Head-Court
FleeteScreet
Avery Shore
Pete Sy
The Wonderful Drops for Seminal and Genital Weaknesses
Advertises a patent remedy praised for cleansing and strengthening kidneys reins and bladder, curing back disorders and venereal issues. Claims high success, cites an aristocratic patron, notes bottles cost 3s 6d and are sold by Mr Johnson at Seven Stars Verestreet near Clare Market with directions for messengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apouhecary
Dettor
West
Johnson
Seven Stars
Verestreet
Claré-market
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Henry Carey
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Bull-Head
Cheapside
William Wigaw
Rushworth
Jarendon
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Lemons de Morus
Light
Puffendorff
Kennet
Wilkins
Barchet
B. Johnson
Universal Hist
Swithin’s Alley
James Buckland
Paternoster Row
King-Street
temple-Exchan
Fleet-Street
Rainbow
Sc. Martin’ S
Church
Chineing
Crofss
Dodu
Buckland
Pacer-nofter Row
Cees
Moorgate
Nig N
Borehaave
Leyden
Frank
Hall
Ieee
Bain CatTo
J. Wilford
St.Paul's
Gray’s Inn
T. Cooper
Globe
Mirg
Puwe House
Ludgate-Hill
LEE and Company
Batavia
Akrage
Wenuine
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