Nice Antique Victorian 3-D Stereo Photo Viewer, "Stereoptican", Cards

Description: Early Antique Wood & Metal Victorian Stereo "Stereoptican" Viewer, With Cards DESCRIPTION: Another wood & metal antique Victorian stereo viewer from my personal collection. Also known as a "stereoptican" device. Made of nicely finished wood and metal. It is an interesting device that holds stereo view cards made to provide a 3-dimensional photo viewing effect. It enables sliding the card holder back and forth as needed to enable precise focus according to each individual person's visual preference. Still has both of the clips on the sides to hold each card in place. It also is fitted with 2 thick tilted magnification lenses to enlarge and focus the detail of the stereo photos and a hood" to facilitate clear vision as shown. Has a fancy turned folding wooden handle on the bottom to hold the device while viewing (these are often broken or missing).These devices are very unusual and very Victorian in style. These units were extremely popular during the late 1800s - early 1900s. Scans show all the details. THIS IS A VERY NICE, WELL MADE, COMPLETE, AND FUNCTIONAL UNIT! It is an excellent antique decorator, or again, IT CAN STILL BE USED. IN GOOD CONDITION OVERALL. The wood is in excellent condition. PARTICULARLY NICE LOOKING WITH THE WOOD AND METAL COMBINATION!!! THIS IS A NICE EXAMPLE OF AN ANTIQUE STEREOPTICAN. IF YOU WANT A NICE LOOKING, FUNCTIONAL, STEREO VIEWER. Small crack in the wood, adjacent to the left lens, which can be repaired.I will include several original stereo cards that can be used with this. Measures approximately 13" long x 7" wide x 4" high (not counting handle length). PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS!!! SHIPPING TERMS: Buyer pays $16.50 in the US.

Price: 78 USD

Location: Hampden, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-18T07:41:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 16.5 USD