Prince of Wales microscope

Made:: 1754-1757 in London

maker:: George Adams

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Improved form of G. Adam's Universal microscope and accessories, made in the 1750s by George Adams (Senior) for George III, while he was still prince of Wales. The instrument, also known as the "Prince of Wales" microscope, is engraved as follows: '"Invented and made by Geo. Adams in Fleet Street, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales". The microscope stands on a wooden box-foot with two drawers.

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Category:: Microscopes

Object Number:: 1925-136

type:: microscope

credit:: Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd.

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Prince of Wales microscope

Improved form of G. Adam's Universal microscope, made in the 1750s by George Adams (Senior) for George III, while he was still prince of Wales. The instrument, also known as the "Prince of Wales" microscope, is engraved as follows: '"Invented and made by Geo. Adams in Fleet Street, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales". The microscope stands on a wooden box-foot with two drawers.