Planox magnetic stereoscope.

1920s

Hammer price: € 400

€ 300 / 400

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Lot description

Mahogany and metal, 52 x 27 x 25 cm.

Very good condition.

Rare Planox magnetic stereoscope for both 4,5 x 10,7 and 6 x 13 cm glass slides using magnets to lift stereoviews from the tray. Base has a door with two drawers for storing trays. Includes original electric lighting fixture. Comes with 5 trays containing approximately 100 views (6 x 13 cm) of the Colonial Exposition of 1931 in Paris.
Ref. Wing, Paul - Stereoscopes. The first one hundred years. Nashua. 1996, p. 193.