Microscope - Stéréoscope de poche ancien à prismes – Instrument optique de précision - 1920-1940

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Pocket prism stereoscope, a brass precision optical instrument dating from circa 1920–1940, tested and in working condition.

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An old pocket prism spectroscope, a scientific optical instrument probably from the early to mid-20th century. Compact model blackened brass with knurled elements and an optical prism visible in the body of the device, accompanied by its original black protective case. Instrument intended for observing and analyzing the light spectrum, formerly used in laboratories, in physics, chemistry, optics or mineralogy. A beautiful technical and decorative piece, ideal for a collector of antique scientific instruments, cabinet of curiosities or vintage industrial decoration. It shows a patina and signs of use consistent with its age, visible in the photographs.
circa 1920-1940

Highly sought-after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

An old pocket prism spectroscope, a scientific optical instrument probably from the early to mid-20th century. Compact model blackened brass with knurled elements and an optical prism visible in the body of the device, accompanied by its original black protective case. Instrument intended for observing and analyzing the light spectrum, formerly used in laboratories, in physics, chemistry, optics or mineralogy. A beautiful technical and decorative piece, ideal for a collector of antique scientific instruments, cabinet of curiosities or vintage industrial decoration. It shows a patina and signs of use consistent with its age, visible in the photographs.
circa 1920-1940

Highly sought-after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type number
Stéréoscope de poche ancien à prismes – Instrument optique de précision
Material
Brass
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
9 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1940
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Objects sold
Private

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