Description: Early 1897 Antique Wood & Metal Victorian Stereo "Stereoptican" Viewer, PATENT MARKED, With Cards DESCRIPTION: Another nice wood & metal antique Victorian stereo viewer from my personal collection. Also known as a "stereoptican" device. 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).Nice that IT HAS THE PATENT INFORMATION STAMPED ON THE BOTTOM, as shown. 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 perfect as an antique decorator, or again, IT CAN STILL BE USED. It is in very good antique condition overall. Minor flaw is that part of the hood has abend and a bit of the felt forehead pad is missing. Doesn't look bad and can be repaired easily if desired. The wood is in excellent condition, and it has beautiful finish on the wood. PARTICULARLY NICE LOOKING WITH THE WOOD AND DECORATED METAL COMBINATION.THIS IS A NICE EXAMPLE OF AN ANTIQUE STEREOPTICAN. IF YOU WANT A GOOD, FUNCTIONAL, STEREO VIEWER. 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: 98 USD
Location: Hampden, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-27T05:44:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16.5 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Lot
Antique: Yes
Signed: No
Stereoview Type: viewer
Material: Metal, Wood
Region of Origin: Unknown
Brand/Publisher: Unbranded
Subject: Viewing device
Modified Item: Yes
Vintage: Yes
Type: Stereoview & Stereoscope
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1897
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Featured Refinements: Patented, Dated Marked Stereoscope Viewer
Features: it works!
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Production Technique: Stereoview viewer
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
