Antique wooden stereoscope viewer with 15 original photographic stereoview cards covering international landmarks, American natural wonders, industrial scenes and military history. Viewer resembles early 1900s Perfecscope style construction, but no manufacturer attribution should be made without a visible maker mark.
Details
- Manufacturer: Unknown
- Era: Circa 1895 to 1920 estimated
- Type: Handheld stereoscope viewer
- Material: Wood body with metal hardware and optical lenses
- Design: Hooded binocular viewer with adjustable sliding card holder
- Mechanism: Focal slider moves smoothly
- Cards Included: 15
- Image Type: Original black and white photographic stereoview pairs
- Subjects: International landmarks, natural wonders, industrial and manufacturing scenes and historical subjects
- Military Subject: WWI soldiers in Brest France
- Attribution: Visually similar to Underwood and other Perfecscope type viewers but maker unconfirmed
- Measurements: Not provided
Condition
Antique used condition with expected surface wear, scratches and aging to wood and hardware. Viewer appears substantially intact and focal slide operates smoothly. Cards show age related wear. See individual images for card condition.
Collector Appeal
A strong entry level historical photography set combining a functional period viewer with 15 varied original stereographs, including a desirable WWI subject.
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