Optical toy - ViewMaster - 1940-1950 - Belgium - Sawyer - View-Master Model C
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Sawyer's View-Master Model C black bakelite viewer, made in Belgium (1940s–1950s), 9.5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 7.5 cm deep, weighs 191 g, tested and working in very good condition, includes 17 reels and the original red box.
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Sawyer's View-Master Model C - Black Bakelite - Made in Belgium - RARE Dealer Label Marcel Optic Photo Oran Algeria 1950s - + 17 Reels incl. Complete Coronation Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Set 405/406/407 + Disney + Travel - With Original Red Box
Rare Sawyer's View-Master Model C - Black Bakelite viewer, Made in Belgium, with RARE original dealer label:
MARCEL OPTIC-PHOTO
52 Rue Gal Leclerc ORAN
TEL 289.48
Historical piece sold in Oran during French Algeria period. Highly sought after by collectors.
COMPLETE LOT:
- 1 View-Master Model C black bakelite viewer (1946-1955)
- 1 Original red Sawyer's View-Master box
- 17 reels:
Royal Set:
- Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - June 2nd 1953 - Complete Set 405 / 406 / 407 (3 reels)
Disney / Warner Sets with booklets:
- Sleeping Beauty - B 308 F - Complete 3 reels set B3081/B3082/B3083 + 16p booklet
- The Island at the Top of the World - Walt Disney - NB 367-F - Complete album 21 views in original blister + booklet
- The Aristocats - 6 reels
- Tweety & Sylvester - BD 116-1-F - 3 reels in original blister + booklet
Vintage Travel Lot Sawyer's 1950's with original blue sleeves:
1476 Cassis to Hyères, 1437 French Riviera, 1425 Esterel, 1124A Nice, 1997 Luxembourg, 1703 Alhambra, 1700 Seville, 720 Corrida Spain, 2793 Vatican, 2017 St Moritz, 81 Niagara Falls, etc.
CONDITION:
Shiny bakelite, no cracks or repairs. Advance mechanism works perfectly. Clear and centered optics (see through-the-lens photo).
Honest condition note: Small silver retaining ring missing on left eyepiece (visible on photo 2), very common on Model C. Does not affect viewing at all.
Reels in good condition, colors well preserved.
Careful shipping from Nantes, France.
Sawyer's View-Master Model C - Black Bakelite - Made in Belgium - RARE Dealer Label Marcel Optic Photo Oran Algeria 1950s - + 17 Reels incl. Complete Coronation Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Set 405/406/407 + Disney + Travel - With Original Red Box
Rare Sawyer's View-Master Model C - Black Bakelite viewer, Made in Belgium, with RARE original dealer label:
MARCEL OPTIC-PHOTO
52 Rue Gal Leclerc ORAN
TEL 289.48
Historical piece sold in Oran during French Algeria period. Highly sought after by collectors.
COMPLETE LOT:
- 1 View-Master Model C black bakelite viewer (1946-1955)
- 1 Original red Sawyer's View-Master box
- 17 reels:
Royal Set:
- Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - June 2nd 1953 - Complete Set 405 / 406 / 407 (3 reels)
Disney / Warner Sets with booklets:
- Sleeping Beauty - B 308 F - Complete 3 reels set B3081/B3082/B3083 + 16p booklet
- The Island at the Top of the World - Walt Disney - NB 367-F - Complete album 21 views in original blister + booklet
- The Aristocats - 6 reels
- Tweety & Sylvester - BD 116-1-F - 3 reels in original blister + booklet
Vintage Travel Lot Sawyer's 1950's with original blue sleeves:
1476 Cassis to Hyères, 1437 French Riviera, 1425 Esterel, 1124A Nice, 1997 Luxembourg, 1703 Alhambra, 1700 Seville, 720 Corrida Spain, 2793 Vatican, 2017 St Moritz, 81 Niagara Falls, etc.
CONDITION:
Shiny bakelite, no cracks or repairs. Advance mechanism works perfectly. Clear and centered optics (see through-the-lens photo).
Honest condition note: Small silver retaining ring missing on left eyepiece (visible on photo 2), very common on Model C. Does not affect viewing at all.
Reels in good condition, colors well preserved.
Careful shipping from Nantes, France.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
191 g
Number of objects
1
Manufacturer/brand
Sawyer
Model/type number
ViewMaster
Material
Bakelite
Country of origin
Belgium
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
9.5 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Title additional information
View-Master Model C
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