Zograscope, c.1800

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Zograscope, c.1800, consisting of rectangular mahogany case with hinged lid in which fits a separate frame containing lens and angled mirror, complete with six coloured engravings

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1992-831

type:: zograscope

credit:: Sotheby's

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Zograscope, c.1800

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