Fine Victorian Era Stereoscope-Graphoscope

Lot description

A stereoscope graphoscope by Negretti & Zambra, finished in figured walnut with pierced carving and brass hardware, folding for transport or storage and including stereo lenses, a translucent screen with holder for stereo cards or glass slides, adjustable for focusing purposes, opening a compartment below reveals the graphoscope, a 6" diameter magnifier supported on brass struts and allowing close up views of photographs, missives and other objects, the maker's label reading "Negretti & Zambra, Opticians to the Queen, 122 Regent Street, London" (active 1850-1985), for shipping approx 6"h, 22.75"w, 11.5"d, 10.25lbs Provenance: Collection of Sam Westfall, Texas, Kansas including a huge quantity of antique cameras, magic lanterns, related advertising and many parts and pieces. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAMERAS, ACCESSORIES & RELATED LOTS IN THIS AUCTION ARE SOLD AS IS, OPERATIONAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, NO CONDITION REPORTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE LOTS IN THIS AUCTION, ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS IS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY Start Price: $200.00