Antique Stereoscope With Viewer Cards, Patented In 1903 By H. C. White
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:46435829 | Stereoview Type: H.C. White |
| Photo Type: Stereoview | Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940) |
STEREOSCOPE VIEWER PLUS 12 ASSORTED VIEW CARDS - Antique from early 1900's - Patented by H.C. White in 1903
The patent date is etched into each protective lens bezel and reads Pat'd July 28 '03Embossed seal on top of viewer reads "1900 Exposition Universelle International" which refers to the 1900 World Fair held in Paris
Over all size of Stereoscope is 12.5" long and 5" wide
The lenses jiggle a bit but are intact with no visible scratches
Suede lining i...s missing on inside of viewer (see #6 photo)
one wire bracket (that props view card) is loose.. easy fix
Heavy patina on the metal (there is a copper design to be discovered once cleaned)
10 view cards are lithograph and 2 cards have real photos
Most view cards are in good shape considering their age.. one lithograph is missing a corner - one photo card is peeling slightly at top edge
SOLD AS SHOWN.. AS IS.. please view photos closely (use close-up option)
Ships from smoke free homeAll sales final.. no returns
Thank you for looking!
The patent date is etched into each protective lens bezel and reads Pat'd July 28 '03Embossed seal on top of viewer reads "1900 Exposition Universelle International" which refers to the 1900 World Fair held in Paris
Over all size of Stereoscope is 12.5" long and 5" wide
The lenses jiggle a bit but are intact with no visible scratches
Suede lining i...s missing on inside of viewer (see #6 photo)
one wire bracket (that props view card) is loose.. easy fix
Heavy patina on the metal (there is a copper design to be discovered once cleaned)
10 view cards are lithograph and 2 cards have real photos
Most view cards are in good shape considering their age.. one lithograph is missing a corner - one photo card is peeling slightly at top edge
SOLD AS SHOWN.. AS IS.. please view photos closely (use close-up option)
Ships from smoke free homeAll sales final.. no returns
Thank you for looking!
