Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian
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About this item
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.
Condition : Presented in very good antique condition.
Materials : Ebony
Origin : French, European
Manufacture Date : c.1900
Additional Information
18.8136 (AB-102209)
W: 6.5cm (2.6")H: 42cm (16.5")D: 0.5cm (0.2")
Early 20th Century, Mid 20th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901)
French
Hele, United Kingdom
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