Very Rare French Floor Standing 3d Stereoscope

19th century

Sold by Treehouse Antiques

Description

This is a very rare french walnut floor standing stereoscope viewer circa 1870, this rare 3 d stereoscope is in perfect working order and comes with over 150 original viewing cards. Many of the cards are rare views of victorian london, hong kong and asia all in startling 3d, lots of views of buildings, rivers and the local inhabitants of various countries. The turning handles work as they should and the lenses allow you to focus on each individual image, even the odd what the butler saw picture. As you can see from the photographs the figured walnut case is also in excellent condition with its original black detailing and stepped design, this fine rare item is also an attractive piece of furniture.

Height 47 1/2 inches ...121 cm

Width 11 1/2 inches ...29 cm

Depth 12 inches ...30 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

121cm (47.64")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1103384

Dealers Notes

UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description

This is a very rare french walnut floor standing stereoscope viewer circa 1870, this rare 3 d stereoscope is in perfect working order and comes with over 150 original viewing cards.

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Many of the cards are rare views of victorian london, hong kong and asia all in startling 3d, lots of views of buildings, rivers and the local inhabitants of various countries.

Treehouse Antiques

The turning handles work as they should and the lenses allow you to focus on each individual image, even the odd what the butler saw picture. As you can see from the photographs the figured walnut case is also in excellent condition with its original black detailing and stepped design, this fine rare item is also an attractive piece of furniture.

Height 47 1/2 inches ...121 cm

Width 11 1/2 inches ...29 cm

Depth 12 inches ...30 cm