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Exceptional Single Owner Collection Of Victorian & Later Microscope Slides
lot 399 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 29th Apr, 2021)
The collection offered here has been carefully curated by a collector over the past 20 years. The collection represents some of the finest examples (Qty: 1) ... read more
Estimated at £40,000 - £60,000 More details 20
Francis H. Wenham’s Original Prototype Binocular Microscope
lot 1 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020)
English, dated from the Beck records as purchased on 2nd September 1853 by F. H. Wenham, signed to the foot ‘Smith & Beck 6 Coleman St. London 759, ... read more
Sold for £47,120 Result plus buyers premium More details 17
An Exceptionally Fine Powell & Lealand "No. 1" Compound Monocular/Binocular Microscope Outfit
lot 1 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 18th Oct, 2019)
English, dated 1871, signed in script to the top of the bar-limb ‘POWELL & LEALAND, 170 Euston Road, London’, of standard No.1 construction standing ... read more
Sold for £38,400 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
A Large Cabinet of Geological & Chemical Microscope Slides
lot 201 (Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022)
A Large Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides with 5 drawers containing chemical samples, Cabinet, English, c.1920, with a label for 'BECK LONDON ... read more
Sold for £10,625 Result plus buyers premium More details 30
An Exceptional Single Owner Collection Of Victorian & Later Microscope Slides
lot 396 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)
The collection offered here has been carefully curated by a collector over the past 30 years, and represents some of the finest examples of ... read more
Sold for £9,667 Result plus buyers premium More details 59
A Large Cabinet of Microscope Slides
lot 202 (Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022)
A Large Cabinet of Microscope Slides, Cabinet, English, late victorian, unsigned but in the style of 'Smith & Beck (note handle design), with 28 ... read more
Sold for £9,000 Result plus buyers premium More details 30
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope
lot 312 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope, English, dated 18 April 1899*, signed to the foot ‘R & J Beck Ltd LONDON’ and ‘N°21383’, ... read more
Sold for £8,820 Result plus buyers premium More details 6
A Large Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides
lot 337 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides, Cabinet, English, late victorian, unsigned but in the style of 'Smith & Beck (note shield shaped ... read more
Sold for £7,595 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
Large Cabinet of Microscope Slides From Bracegirdle's Book
lot 199 (Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022)
A Large Cabinet of Microscope Slides, Cabinet, English, late victorian, unsigned but in the style of 'Smith & Beck (note handle design), with 15 ... read more
Sold for £6,000 Result plus buyers premium More details 16
An Exceptionally Fine Presentation Rosenhain Metallurgical Microscope
lot 93 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)
English, dated 1914 from the beck records, engraved to the rear of the foot ‘ROSENHAIN METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE PATENT R & J Beck London 30170’ and ... read more
Sold for £3,750 Result plus buyers premium More details 10
Substantial Microscope & Microscope Slide Cabinet
lot 361 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
Substantial Microscope & Microscope Slide Cabinet, English, late 19th early 20th century, unsigned but in the style of cabinets produced by R & J ... read more
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000 More details 2
A Fine Binocular 'Large Best', or 'N°1 Stand' Microscope Outfit
lot 4 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 18th Oct, 2019)
English, dated 1858*, signed in script to the foot ‘Smith & Beck 6 Coleman St. LONDON’ and ‘N°1873’, the microscope stands on a flat tripod foot with ... read more
Sold for £3,240 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope
lot 5 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope, English, dated 18 September 1884*, signed to the foot ‘R & J Beck LONDON’ and ‘N°12010’, ... read more
Sold for £3,375 Result plus buyers premium More details 5
A Large & Spectacular Collection of Microscope Slides
lot 29 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)
The Cabinet - English, c.1880, unsigned but very much in the style of Beck, constructed of French polished mahogany with a large carry handle on the ... read more
Sold for £3,250 Result plus buyers premium More details 16
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Binocular Microscope
lot 313 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Binocular Microscope, English, dated February 1861*, signed in script to the foot ‘Smith & Beck 6 Coleman St. LONDON’ and ... read more
Sold for £3,185 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
A Smith & Beck Best No.1 Portable Binocular Microscope
lot 400 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 29th Apr, 2021)
English, circa 1861*, signed in script to the foot, Smith & Beck, 6 Coleman St London 2819' On large folding tripod base with circular boss holding ... read more
Sold for £2,852 Result plus buyers premium More details 13
An Early James Smith Microscope
lot 315 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
An Early James Smith Microscope, English, dated from the Beck records 25th August 1846, signed to the base ‘Jas Smith LONDON, 133’, on reversed ‘Y’ ... read more
Sold for £2,695 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
A Large Beck No.1 Binocular Microscope Outfit
lot 376 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)
English, dated from the Beck records 1861 bought by Major Ward, signed to the foot in script 'Smith & Beck 6 Coleman St, London 2662, the microscope ... read more
Sold for £2,604 Result plus buyers premium More details 7
Historically important Edition of Richard Becks Treatise on Achromatic Microscopes
lot 134 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)
The book, titled 'A Treatise on the Construction, Proper Use and Capabilities of Smith, Beck & Beck's Achromatic Microscopes' by Richard Beck' ... read more
Sold for £1,625 Result plus buyers premium More details 5
A Large Set of Microscope Accessories
lot 108 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)
English, c.1865, the spectroscope engraved 'R & J Back 31 Cornhill, London, 18' the accessories all to fit a large Beck Microscope such as the ... read more
Sold for £1,375 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
An Unusual Petrological Microscope By R & J Beck
lot 19 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 18th Oct, 2019)
English, c. 1897*, signed to the rear of the foot ‘R & J Beck London 21067’, the microscope stands on a heavy lead filled ‘Y’ shaped base with a ... read more
Sold for £1,200 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
A Compound Monocular Microscope By Smith & Beck With Important Provenance
lot 373 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)
English, dated 1858 from the Beck Records, signed to the front of the body tube 'Smith & Beck, 6 Coleman St, London, 1871' from the beck records No. ... read more
Sold for £1,240 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Very Early Smith & Beck Compound Monocular Microscope
lot 303 (Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science, 19th Jul, 2023)
English dated from the Beck Records, 1847, signed to the foot 'Smith & Beck 6 Coleman St, LONDON, 171' the microscope stands on a 'Y' shaped base ... read more
Sold for £1,188 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
Large & Very Fine Victorian Microscope Slide Cabinet, By R & J Beck
lot 394 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)
English, c.1865, stamped to the inside of the cabinet 'R & J Beck, London', the glazed door opening to reveal 28 slide drawers and one deep accessory ... read more
Sold for £1,054 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
Maull & Polyblank, Albumen Print of Frederick Walter Simms, F.R.A.S.
lot 54 (Photographs & Optical Toys, 30th Apr, 2024)
Maull & Polyblank, the image, with arched top mounted on period paper with manuscript title 'F. W. Simms, F.R.A.S.' the the base of the image, ... read more
Estimated at £800 - £1,200 More details 5
lot 194 (Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022)
English, c.1880, the microscope slide diamond engraved 'Test Object, 1/1000 - 1/6000, F AaNorbert fec, Barth, Pommerania' in a small leather-covered ... read more
Sold for £1,000 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Large Smith & Beck Breakfront Microscope & Slide Cabinet
lot 393 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021)
English, c.1860, unsigned but for a Smith & Beck Large No.1 microscope, cabinet constructed of French Polished sold mahogany, with three glazed doors, ... read more
Sold for £992 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
A Royal Microscopical Society Standard Thread Tap & Die Set
lot 13 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2018)
English, dated 1897, tap engraved 'Whitworth Manchester.8018 36ths' to one side and 'R. MIC SO LONDON 1897' to the other, die engraved '7967', in ... read more
Sold for £936 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
An R & J Beck 'Universal' Brass Compound Microscope
lot 36 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)
English, c.1872 (from the Beck records), signed to base 'R & J BECK, LONDON, UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE', standing on a circular lacquered brass foot, with ... read more
Sold for £864 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A R & J Beck Binocular 'Popular Microscope'
lot 7 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2018)
English, C. 1870, signed to the back plate 'R & J Beck, 11091, London & Philadelphia', microscope on lacquered brass base, concave mirror, sliding ... read more
Sold for £744 Result plus buyers premium More details 5
lot 333 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020)
A R & J Beck Microscope Lamp, English, c.1900, signed around the base 'R & J Beck' , with oil burner assembly with black chimney, adjustable bull's ... read more
Sold for £760 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
A Rare Set of 12 Astronomical Microphotographs
lot 251 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
A Collection of microscope slides of microphotographs by various mounters comprising of: a slide showing the moon with a hand written label that ... read more
Sold for £625 Result plus buyers premium More details 12
Classic Microscopy - The Beck Model 50 Microscope
lot 589 (Cameras & Scientific Auction, 1st Mar, 2024)
English, c.1930, signed to the top 'MODEL 50 BECK LONDON' the microscope on large black enamelled support, with reflected light at the base via an ... read more
Sold for £525 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
Binocular Microscope Outfit, Smith & Beck
lot 175 (Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022)
English, dated from the Beck Records as sold March 1859, engraved to the body tube Smith & Beck 6 Coleman St, London, 2024', the microscope standing ... read more
Sold for £500 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
lot 20 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2018)
collection of 50 microscope slides in a French polished mahogany flip front storage case, case impressed 'R&J Beck' to underside of lid
Sold for £420 Result plus buyers premium More details 6
A Large Collection of Small Microscopes
lot 722 (Cameras & Scientific Instruments, 31st Jan, 2024)
comprising of a black and nickle microscope signed Busch Rathenow, Germany in a small red leather case, 4 French brass student microscopes in wooden ... read more
Sold for £400 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
R & J Beck Popular Binocular Brass Microscope
lot 168 (The Collectors Sale, 15th Feb, 2023)
English, Dated 1872 from the Beck Records, signed to the rear of the foot R & J Beck London 6407, the microscope on a cast brass base, concave mirror, ... read more
Sold for £375 Result plus buyers premium More details 5
A Cased Set of Beck's Microscope Live Traps & Trough
lot 109 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)
English, c.1870, unsigned but by Richard Beck, with 6 live traps & glass trough in a fitted mahogany case.
Sold for £325 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
lot 166 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 21st Sep, 2017)
by Smith, Beck & Beck, signed 'SMITH & BECK, LONDON', serial no. 1999, on French polished wooden base board with accessories to the front, microscope ... read more
Sold for £240 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
A Large Collection of Microscope & Optical Instrument Spare Parts
lot 194 (The Collectors Sale, 15th Feb, 2023)
the collection of various accessories including a black Beck live box, Leiberkuhn in a brass case, microscope mirror and stage parts, eyepieces, ... read more
Sold for £250 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
An Ilford Advocate II 35mm Viewfinder Camera
lot 628 (The Collectors Sale, 16th Feb, 2023)
white, body G-VG, shutter working but sticks on slow speeds, optics G, some light fungus present, together with a Beck of London Microscope Ilford (Qty: 1) ... read more
Sold for £200 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
2 Victorian Microscope By R & J Beck, London
lot 700 (Cameras & Scientific Instruments, 21st Jun, 2023)
comprising of: A microscope on a horseshoe shaped base engraved 'R & J BECK LONDON, 8440' with stage condenser, rack and pinion focusing, 3 ... read more
Sold for £200 Result plus buyers premium More details 3
An Extensively Well Equipped Beck Optomax Research Binocular Microscope
lot 127 (Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024)
English, dated 1964 ( on the instruction manual) engraved 'BECK LONDON OPTOMAX Serial No. 31496' , the microscope finished in black enamel and nickel, ... read more
Estimated at £150 - £250 More details 7
Collection of Beck Microscope Catalogues 1904 - 1963
lot 406 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 29th Apr, 2021)
including a catalogue made up of four separate catalogues bound into one dated 1904 in pen, A catalog dated 1939, a catalog undated but later, and a ... read more
Sold for £186 Result plus buyers premium More details 7
A Large Collection of Microscope Spares & Accessories
lot 260 (The Collectors Sale, 1st Dec, 2021)
including a microscope lucida by C Reichert Wein in a case, a students microscope in a case a Beck popular microscope case, objectives, eyepieces and ... read more
Sold for £174 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
A Large Collection of Modern Microscope Books
lot 857 (Cameras & Scientific Instruments, 21st Jun, 2023)
including A History of Photography with the Light Microscope, Brian Bracegirdle, 2010, (11 copies) Microscopes from the Frank Collection (11 copies) ... read more
Sold for £175 Result plus buyers premium More details 3
Classic Microscopy, A Beck London Model, Microscope
lot 128 (Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024)
English, c.1950, engraved 'LONDON MODEL BECK LONDON 23193', the microscope on heavy 'Y' shaped base, focusing substage with condenser, rotating ... read more
Sold for £162 Result plus buyers premium More details 7
Small Collection of Scientific Instruments
lot 686 (The Collectors Sale, 27th Jan, 2022)
consisting of a compass by Stanley, London, an unmarked compass, various microscope parts including a Leiberkuhn, a Smith & Beck Microscope case ... read more
Sold for £161 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Smith Beck & Beck Universal Monocular Microcope
lot 701 (The Collectors Sale, 13th Oct, 2022)
English, c.1870, the base embossed 'SMITH BECK & BECK LONDON, 3061, UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE' standing on a circular base with a single pillar to rear, ... read more
Sold for £162 Result plus buyers premium More details 3
lot 223 (The Collectors Sale, 1st Dec, 2021)
including a large Edinburgh H student microscope signed Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn London, with the body tube engraved Depot Watson & Glover ... read more
Sold for £136 Result plus buyers premium More details 7