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A RARE 18TH CENTURY CASED COMPOUND AND SIMPLE MICROSCOPE
GEORGE ADAMS (c. 1709–1773), LONDON
eight objectives for compound and four simple lenses, together with accessories including ivory slides, cased in mahogany box, 36 x 21.5 x 12.5cm
Catalogue note: George Adams, senior and junior, were considered the most important instrument makers of the late 18th century and both held the post of Mathematical Instrument Maker to the King. George Adams senior and his son both became official supplier of instruments to the Ordnance Department, with his son's appointment coinciding with the American War of Independence.
A collection of Adam's scientific instruments is in the Science Museum, London.
Reference: For a similar example please see lot 6. Christie's, 15/4/1999, sold for 8,250 pounds
Sold for $8,000
Lot 236
GEORGE ADAMS (c. 1709–1773), LONDON
eight objectives for compound and four simple lenses, together with accessories including ivory slides, cased in mahogany box, 36 x 21.5 x 12.5cm
Catalogue note: George Adams, senior and junior, were considered the most important instrument makers of the late 18th century and both held the post of Mathematical Instrument Maker to the King. George Adams senior and his son both became official supplier of instruments to the Ordnance Department, with his son's appointment coinciding with the American War of Independence.
A collection of Adam's scientific instruments is in the Science Museum, London.
Reference: For a similar example please see lot 6. Christie's, 15/4/1999, sold for 8,250 pounds
Estimate $8,000 - $10,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8080
12:00pm - 25 October 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
21 October 9am-8pm
22-23 October 10am-4pm
24 October 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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