Seven fret worked "leaves" pivoted at base with screw and wing nut. Each has an aperture for a carte de visite, with brass retaining toggles. Fits into wooden base via a tapered wooden pillar. Fret worked screen fits in front. Pattern of painted swallows and flowers and line decoration overall. Fretwork fan carte de visite holder
Two semicircular prismatic lenses with adjustable separation on ebony handle. Smith, Beck & Beck. Smith, Beck & Beck patent carte viewer