Universal silver microscope

One of two ornate silver microscopes made by George Adams (1709-1773) of Fleet Street, London, for King George III (1738-1820). It is based on the 'Universal Double Microscope', described by Adams in 1746. It is made of brass and steel, covered in beaten silver.Photographed in the Science Museum, London, through its glass case.Use red/cyan anaglyph glasses to see in 3D (red over the left eye)
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