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Beck R J Folding Plate Camera |
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Manufactured or assembled in United Kingdom from (Circa) 1905 to (After) 1905.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 13415
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Chronology of cameras Beck R J
This double-extension camera is made of mahogany, covered in Morocco leather. The flap is made of aluminum, and the bellows are crafted from leather. The metal parts are either nickel-plated or enameled black.
According to the description, the back has a tilting mechanism, although it's not clearly evident from the engraving.
It is available in various formats: quarter plate, 5 x 4 inches, Carte Postale, or half plate. In all cases, the lens is a Beck Neostigmar Series II. The standard shutter is simply referred to as Sector (indicating the type rather than the brand), but the engraving shows that it is a Lukos (a brand common on Houghton cameras). With a bit more money, it is possible to have a Compound or Koilos shutter installed.
In 1854, two brothers, Richard and Joseph Beck, renamed their London-based optics and microscope company to R & J Beck Ltd after the withdrawal of their third partner, James Smith. The production of cameras began in 1880, and it was in 1892 that the Frena models with their unique system of a notched-edge roll film magazine were introduced.
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