A FINE DRAWING INSTRUMENT MAGAZINE BY GEORGE ADAMS (II), LONDON, CIRCA 1770
signed on the main pieces G. Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His MAJESTY, Fleet Street, London, or variations thereof, the inner lid comprising 12in and 6in. sectors, a 9in. multi-purpose protractor and a scissor-type parallel rule; the upper tray with near-complete set of drawing instruments including 12¾in. compass dividers, proportional dividers, triangulation dividers etc.; the lower tray with ivory artist's palette, pen shafts and sixteen paint/ink pots, all contained within fitted green felt compartments with silver lace trim, within wooden box with lock (old wear to box, loose mouldings and lid seams) -- 14½in. (37cm.) diameter

Condition Report
Stored for many years; contents in fine and original condition; box requires attention as glue failing and (at time of writing) three of four lid mouldings and inlays are detached.

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