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    18th century microscope - GIF

    18th century microscope.




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    “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…..

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