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At first he worked on maintaining and repairing scientific instruments used in the university, helping with demonstrations, and expanding the production of quadrants.

In 1759 he formed a partnership with John Craig, an architect and businessman, to manufacture and sell a line of products including musical instruments and toys.

This partnership lasted for the next six years, and employed up to sixteen workers.

Craig died in 1765.

One employee, Alex Gardner, eventually took over the business, which lasted into the twentieth century.