reflecting Wheatstone type stereoscope

Made:
1845-1855 in England
reflecting Wheatstone type stereoscope, small folding

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reflecting Wheatstone type stereoscope, small folding
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reflecting Wheatstone type stereoscope, small folding, portable form, may have been used by Wheatstone, London, England, c. 1850

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1884-7
Materials:
mahogany (wood), metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, cardboard and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall (assembled): 325 mm x 425 mm x 140 mm, , 1.225kg
overall (closed): 180 mm x 197 mm x 140 mm, ,
type:
stereoscope
credit:
Sabine, R.