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Microscope in Case with Accessories for George III, by George Adams, London, c. 1763

Inventory Number:

35086

Object Type:

Creator:

George Adams

Date Created:

c. 1763

Place Created:

London England United Kingdom Europe

Accession Number:

1927-12

Brief Description:

Primary Inscriptions:

Signed: "Made by GEORGE ADAMS in Fleet Street LONDON"

Provenance:

Presented by Sir John Findlay. Findlay purchased it from the auction sale of the collection of Sir Frank Crisp (1843-1919). Made for George III in or before 1763.

Collection Group:

Material(s):

Silver
steel

Dimensions:

Height	Width	Depth	Diameter	Unit
540	300	260		mm

There are no associated narratives.

Microscope for George III, by George Adams, London, c. 1763

Inventory Number:

35086

Object Type:

Creator:

George Adams

Date Created:

c. 1763

Place Created:

London England United Kingdom Europe

Accession Number:

1927-12

Brief Description:

The pillar stands on a decorated base with feet in the form of figures joined by a transverse bar. This arrangement supports a ring of eight objective lenses. The instrument consists of a simple microscope on one side and a compound system on the other. There are two specimen stages, with positioning screws, and two mirrors set beneath each stage. The compound body-tube carries a micrometer. An ornate, articulated arm positioned at the top of the pillar holds a lens and two figures steady the decorated body tube.

Primary Inscriptions:

Signed: "Made by GEORGE ADAMS in Fleet Street LONDON"

Provenance:

Presented by Sir John Findlay. Findlay purchased it from the auction sale of the collection of Sir Frank Crisp (1843-1919). Made for George III in or before 1763.

Collection Group:

Material(s):

Silver
steel

Dimensions:

Height	Width	Depth	Diameter	Unit
540	300	260		mm

There are no associated narratives.

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Microscope in Case with Accessories for George III, by George Adams, London, c. 1763

Microscope for George III, by George Adams, London, c. 1763