Richard (F.M.) Glyphoscope

camera

The Richard (F.M.) Glyphoscope has 2 recorded sales: £44 (7 May 1998, Christie's) and £44 (19 Mar 1998, Christie's). That is too few for a typical price.

Recorded sales

Only 2 sales — too few for a typical price, so here they are.

Sales onlyold
Hammer prices, buyer’s premium removed; eBay as soldHow ↗

What it is

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Generated summary, 24 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.

Questions

Is the Glyphoscope a stereo camera?

Yes, it is a French stereoscopic plate camera that also functioned as a viewer, aimed at amateur stereo photographers.

Facts

Maker
Richard (F.M.)
Type
camera
Sales in the typical price
2
First sale
19 Mar 1998
Latest sale
7 May 1998
Evidence
Sales only · old
Method
v1

Cite this page

“Richard (F.M.) Glyphoscope: 2 recorded sales, March–May 1998; no typical price (method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/r/richard-f-m/glyphoscope/

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