Richard, Jules Vérascope 45x107 Analogue camera

Jules Richard Paris – Vérascope 45x107 – antique stereoscopic camera with case and chassis
Description
Rare antique stereoscopic camera “Vérascope” manufactured by Jules Richard in Paris, early 20th century.
The lot includes:
• Vérascope camera in 45x107 format;
• original old carrying case;
• several film/chip holders;
• old fabric pouch.
The camera is equipped with lenses:
“Demaria-Lapierre Paris – Rectilinear Extra”.
Camera body number:
35834.
The Vérascope is one of the most iconic French devices in stereoscopic photography. Designed to produce relief images on glass plates, it was widely used by informed amateurs, travelers, and collectors during the Belle Époque.
The 45x107 format is the best-known historic size in the Jules Richard range.
The lot offered presents a beautiful overall coherence and an authentic patina of the period:
• black metal construction;
• mechanical controls present;
• fold-down viewfinder;
• original optics;
• coherent accessories.
The camera has not been tested with plates. Mechanical operation is not guaranteed given its age.

Old condition with normal signs of wear and storage:
• wear;
• oxidations;
• antique patina;
• the carrying case shows signs of age.
No aggressive cleaning or restoration to preserve the authenticity of the set.
Photographs are an integral part of the description.
History
The Jules Richard firm, founded in Paris at the end of the 19th century, is world-renowned for its stereoscopic cameras “Vérascope” and “Glyphoscope”.
The Vérascope 45x107 today stands as a major reference in the field of antique stereoscopic photography and plate cameras.