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Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian
REF: 18.8136 / LA385248
£285
€333
$358
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Description
This is an antique optometrist's skiascope rack. A French, ebony and glass optical instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating instrument following the mid 19th century H. Parent principle. Displays a desirable aged patina throughout. Tactile ebony body presents dark hues with shaped edges. Twenty four glass diopters, each in very good order. Each rack with a plus or minus magnification from 0.50 to 10. Maker's marks to either side of handle for Giroux of Paris
This is a superb antique optometrists skiascope rack, offering fascination for collectors of ophthalmic interest. Delivered ready to display.
measurements
Height:
42 cm
Width:
6.5 cm
Depth:
0.5 cm
declaration
London Fine Ltd has clarified that the Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian (LA385248) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1900
condition
Presented in very good antique condition.
additional info
Material:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1900
location
This Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian is located in Devon, United Kingdom
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