Microscope

Description

Variable microscope in silver by George Adams, London, c. 1770, probably refurbished by C.W. Dixey

Museum reference

T.1987.344

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Microscope

Production information

Adams, George, 1750 - 1795 (fl.), Manufacturer
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1770

Materials

Silver, Ivory, Glass

Physical description

Silver, ivory, glass

Associations

Probable refurbisher: C.W. Dixey

Exhibitions

• Microscopes: Nature Revealed (29 Mar 2019 - 15 Sep 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland