Damoy Omnium Stereo viewer
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Damoy Omnium stereoscope, circa 1904–1910, a folding French optical instrument with square oculars and a black wooden handle, complete with its original period case, in very good overall condition and fully tested and functioning.
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Damoy stereoscope – Omnium, ca. 1910
Antique French Damoy “Omnium” foldable stereoscope, dating from the early 20th century, circa 1904–1910.
Rare and fascinating optical collectible instrument, characterized by its distinctive metal folding frame, the two square oculars, and the elegant black wooden handle.
The specimen comes with its original period case, a particularly interesting element for the piece’s collectability.
The stereoscope presents in excellent general condition for its age and has been checked: all mechanisms are perfectly functioning, including opening, adjustment, and the movement of optical parts.
The lenses are present and the instrument retains its characteristic original mechanism in full.
Case
The original case is present and complete, but shows evident signs of time and use, with abrasions, loss of surface finish, wear at the corners and inside. These marks are consistent with the object's age and do not impair the functioning of the stereoscope.
The original markings are also visible on the case, now quite faded, documenting its origin and marketing.
Characteristics
* Brand/model: Damoy – Omnium
* Origin: France
* Era: circa 1904–1910
* Type: folding stereoscope
* Materials: metal, wood and optical components
* Oculars: square
* Grip: black wood
* Case: original period case
* Condition of the instrument: excellent
* Operation: perfectly functioning in all its mechanisms
* Case condition: used, with numerous signs of time
Note for collectors
The Damoy Omnium is one of the most interesting French folding stereoscopes of the Belle Époque. The ability to fold the instrument and store it in its case represented a particularly practical solution for the era.
A piece destined both for collectors of antique optical instruments and photography, and for enthusiasts of the history of stereoscopy and technical objects of the Belle Époque.
An especially interesting exemplar due to the presence of the original case and the excellent state of preservation and operation of the stereoscope.
Damoy stereoscope – Omnium, ca. 1910
Antique French Damoy “Omnium” foldable stereoscope, dating from the early 20th century, circa 1904–1910.
Rare and fascinating optical collectible instrument, characterized by its distinctive metal folding frame, the two square oculars, and the elegant black wooden handle.
The specimen comes with its original period case, a particularly interesting element for the piece’s collectability.
The stereoscope presents in excellent general condition for its age and has been checked: all mechanisms are perfectly functioning, including opening, adjustment, and the movement of optical parts.
The lenses are present and the instrument retains its characteristic original mechanism in full.
Case
The original case is present and complete, but shows evident signs of time and use, with abrasions, loss of surface finish, wear at the corners and inside. These marks are consistent with the object's age and do not impair the functioning of the stereoscope.
The original markings are also visible on the case, now quite faded, documenting its origin and marketing.
Characteristics
* Brand/model: Damoy – Omnium
* Origin: France
* Era: circa 1904–1910
* Type: folding stereoscope
* Materials: metal, wood and optical components
* Oculars: square
* Grip: black wood
* Case: original period case
* Condition of the instrument: excellent
* Operation: perfectly functioning in all its mechanisms
* Case condition: used, with numerous signs of time
Note for collectors
The Damoy Omnium is one of the most interesting French folding stereoscopes of the Belle Époque. The ability to fold the instrument and store it in its case represented a particularly practical solution for the era.
A piece destined both for collectors of antique optical instruments and photography, and for enthusiasts of the history of stereoscopy and technical objects of the Belle Époque.
An especially interesting exemplar due to the presence of the original case and the excellent state of preservation and operation of the stereoscope.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Damoy
Model/type nr
Omnium
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1900-1910
