This antique Victorian 19th Century London Stereoscopic Company, three-tiered parlor graphoscope / magnifying device is crafted from finely figured Burl Walnut. It includes an adjustable pop-up photo/card holder. When collapsed, it is 11 1/2'' wide x 23'' deep x 5 1/4'' High. There are a couple of scuffs and scratches on its exterior as well as light discoloration.
The graphoscope: A 19th-century device used to enhance the viewing experience and based on a 1864 patent of Charles John Rowsell.
The graphoscope: A 19th-century device used to enhance the viewing experience and based on a 1864 patent of Charles John Rowsell.
