Achromatic Mirror Stereoscope
Region: United Kingdom Period: 1850–1890 Tag: Smith, Beck and Beck
© Stereoscopy History
The Achromatic Mirror Stereoscope was specially designed for viewing paper stereoviews that were mounted in a book. It is an open viewer with a mirror on the base of the device, to which it owes its name. Two achromatic lenses are placed in adjustable brass tubes which bring the stereoview in focus.
Related items:Book stereoscope Smith, Beck & Beck Stereoview illustrated books
Specifications:
Classification:
Hand-held / Single-view
Introduction:
1859
Designer:
Joseph Beck
Maker:
Smith, Beck & Beck / R & J Beck
Construction:
Wood
System:
Open
Medium:
Paper
Format:
8.5 x 16
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
Yes
Inter-ocular adjustment:
Yes
Further reading:
- Wing, Paul. Stereoscopes: The first one hundred years (1996) , p. 35
Published: 02-02-2026 Last modified: 21-03-2026