Camera Lucida by Lechertier Barbe

Camera Lucida by Lechertier Barbe, Paris, France, 1890-1900

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Camera Lucida by Lechertier Barbe, Paris, France, 1890-1900
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Camera Lucida by Lechertier Barbe, Paris, France, 1890-1900. Nickel plated with 10 interchangeable lenses, 2 telescoping sections and a rack and pinion adjustment, in box.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1980-1924
Materials:
metal (unknown), nickel-plated, steel (metal), glass, wood (unidentified), leather, velvet, silk, copper (alloy) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
instrument: 256 mm x 50 mm x 35 mm, , .26kg
case: 35 mm x 280 mm x 63 mm, , .11kg
type:
optical drawing aid - camera lucida
credit:
Sotheby Parke Bernet and Co