J. Beck in London and dated to about CA 1880. This beautiful Camera Lucida was made and signed by the famous French instrument maker P. Berville in Paris. Super Camera Lucida made and signed by the famous French scientific instrument makers P. Berville in Paris. This particular instrument was regarded as the state of the art in manufacturing scientific optical instruments for drawing objects. This Camera Lucida is enclosed in a velvet lined maroon case and includes a complete set of 12 lenses, clamp, screw, telescoping stem and prism.
All parts are in mint condition.
This is the largest and most advanced model made and signed by Dollond in London. This improved model, was made in brass and enclosed in a velvet lined box covered with high quality shagreen skin . The special clamp on this model provide movements in two dimensions, the telescoping stem consists of 4 units, the wide prism and two lens system can move in two dimensions. All parts are in very good condition and covered with the original lacquer.