Fine Black Walnut French Graphoscope- 19th Century barware Devices such as this were

Devices such as this were used to display & share images of travel

The bronze base plate keeps any excess ink from dripping

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this map was hand-colored with additional detail

Fine Black Walnut French Graphoscope- 19th Century barware Devices such as this wereIncredibly fine 19th Century French Black Walnut European Graphoscope. Superb optics, with original lenses & mirror. Functional knob to adjust lens distance. Very high quality. Rack & pinion focus mechanism. Hinged top with fitted mirror for adjustable lighting, with frosted glass window. Elegant, late 19th century (circa 1890's), European made. For use with 3. 00"x5. 25" stereo slides. Devices such as this were used to display & share images of