Private company

Troughton & Simms

British producer of scientific instruments

Troughton & Simms was a British scientific instrument firm. It was formed when Edward Troughton in his old age took on William Simms as a partner in 1826.² It ceased to exist in 1922.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1826Founded¹

Industryindustrial manufacturing¹
HeadquartersLondon¹
Legal formprivate company limited by shares¹

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Troughton & Simms was a British scientific instrument firm. It was formed when Edward Troughton in his old age took on William Simms as a partner in 1826.²

The story

Founded by Edward Troughton and William Simms in 1826.¹

Leadership

Who has led Troughton & Simms, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderEdward Troughton¹
FounderWilliam Simms¹

Products and brands

quintant
scientific instrument

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1922Dissolved Dissolved¹
1826Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataTroughton & Simms on Wikidata
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WikipediaTroughton & Simms on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsTroughton & Simms photo by Momotarou2012, CC BY-SA 3.0