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LL/118849
Unidentified manufacturer (French?)
1860s-1905 (ca)
French Parlor Column Stereoscope (floor model)

Stereoscopy
Private collection of C. Schwimmer
Probably French, date unknown - may be anywhere from 1860's to early 1900's. Unlike the examples cited, this one is more deluxe in some manners in that it has adjustable interocular spacing for the lenses, and it has a bottom drawer to catch any stereoviews that may fall out of their holders. It has very fine large round lenses and provides excellent viewing. Ornate brass handles for carrying/moving. Two hinged doors on top to load views. One has a mirror and there is a ground glass back.
 
See similar examples in the Paul Wing book and online at these links:
 
Floor Stereoscopic Terminal - photography (proantic.com)
Magnificent Floor Standing Stereoscope | #269659683 (worthpoint.com)
Lot 221 - Large, Free-Standing Stereoscope for Glass (chiswickauctions.co.uk)
 
LL/118849


 

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