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Lot n° 535

Stereoscopic column graphoscope of parquet. Exceptional...

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Stereoscopic column graphoscope of parquet. Exceptional stereoscopic viewer in blackened wood Napoleon III period with double doucine in its lower part, decorated with globe, garnished baskets, foliage and flowery garlands. Chains with metal clips that can hold 200 glass or paper views 8.5 x 17.5 cm. Internal pivoting mirror for the illumination of opaque views. Stereoscopic focusing and view changing by buttons. Magnifying glass of 170 mm, frosted glass on a large removable carriage with rack and pinion focus for monoscopic viewing and loading of views. Bronze handles and wheels for its displacement. Height 141 cm. Dimensions of the top square 29 cm, 38 cm in the lower part. The rear rod between the two staves and the corners are missing, one of the boxwood eyepieces is cracked.