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18th century microscope.
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Previously:
1860s British brass microscope - photo
18th century compound microscope - photo
1914 binocular microscope - photo
1960 Leeds toolmaker's microscope - photo
“How many things that are made today…..”. Well, I have seen a lot on HMT that exemplify the highest craftsmanship. They OUGHT to last. But, casting flattery aside the microscope base reminded me of a painted zinc lamp stand I broke up this morning. That ormulu style will probably come back into fashion, perhaps after steampunk. But the lamp stand was thoroughly nasty…..