Angleterre XIX°.
Marqué sur l’arrière du pied: R & J. BECK.Ltd – LONDON – 26486 A renowned British optical company founded in 1843 by Richard (1827-1866) and Joseph Beck (1828-1891) who were in partnership with a famous instrument maker, James Smith (d. 1870). It started as Smith and Beck. In 1854 the company was renamed to Smith, Beck and Beck. After Smith’s retirement in 1865, the company became R & J Beck. Corps en bronze doré et laiton verni avec tourelle pour 3 objectifs (marquée 1,9 / 4 / 16 mm).
Dimensions: H maximum 36 / P 13 / L 8,5 cm. Boîte en acajou (sans serrure, mais avec 2 crochets): 28,5 x 12 x 17cm. |