Stereoscope
Smith, Beck and Beck
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
mahogany, metal & glass
Measurements
135 x 200 mm
Place of origin
Colman Street
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288514
Summary
Mahogany stereoscope in a joined box with a loose lid. The mirror plate fits into one side of the box. The stereoscope has a metal double eye piece with embossed letters; 'Achromatic/Smith Beck and Beck/Stereoscope/6 Coleman St., London'. The box lid fastens with two hooks and has a loop handel in the centre.
Marks and inscriptions
Achromatic/Smith Beck and Beck/Stereoscope/6 Coleman St. London (embossed on eye piece)
Makers and roles
Smith, Beck and Beck, manufacturer