Lot 1359 , A late 19th century French walnut cased stereoscopic viewer, containing a quantity of stereographic photos, 46 cms high.

A late 19th century French walnut cased stereoscopic viewer, containing a quantity of stereographic photos
46 cms high.
£100-150

Condition:
Embossed brass plaque attached - Alex Beckers New York Patents, dates to 1859. Cabinet work with small but numerous damp-stains to all sides but moreso to top where stains are large and unsightly; one section of veneer missing alongside one of the viewing apertures; revolving action operative; can only guess at number of slides, perhaps fifty, double-sided, diseigned to be used by two people at once; all lenses good. Subjects include monastic buildings, a pony and ploughshare, bridges across rivers, grand interiors, castles including Balmoral, coastlines, boating, Railway Suspension Bridge at Niagra - miscellaneous. Approx. 98

Sold for £190