Composite device comprising a large magnifying glass for viewing normal photos
and two stereo lenses for stereoscopic images on paper card.
Focusing is achieved by sliding the photography support.
British invention patented in 1864 by Charles John Rowsell.
Here luxurious French design more compact and fully collapsible in rosewood veneer
Last third of the 19th century.
(Underside of the restored plywood lid. Missing part of one of the two clasps.)
35x22x9cm
- 295 € -
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