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Moritz Pillischer was a maker of optical, mathematical, and philosophical instruments, including barometers. Moritz Pillischer was a Hungarian master of scientific instruments who emigrated to London in 1845. Around 1849, he established his own workshop, specializing in the production of microscopes and other scientific instruments.

In 1857, Moritz’s nephew, Jacob Pillischer, came from Hungary to work alongside his uncle. In 1887, Moritz handed over the management of the business to Jacob, who continued the family enterprise under the brand names Pillischer & Sons and J. Pillischer Ltd.

In 1930, Jacob passed the business to his three children: Edward, Leopold, and Bertha, who carried on under the J. Pillischer Ltd. name. The company remained family-owned until 1947, when it was dissolved.