Lot #1402 - Georgian Zograscope
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Auction House:Barsby Auctions
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Sale Name:Antiques, Jewellery, Art & Collectables
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Sale Date:16 Feb 2013 ~ 12noon (Lots 1 - 473)
17 Feb 2013 ~ 12noon (Lots 1001 - 1690) -
Lot #:1402
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Lot Description:Georgian Zograscope
The zograscope, or ‘optical diagonal machine’, was used mostly in the C18 and first half of the C19 for viewing prints. It has a large shallow convex lens. When the print is viewed through the lens, it seems to enhance the natural perspective of the image to give an almost three dimensional view. The more sophisticated models also incorporated a mirror. This allowed the print to be laid down horizontally on a table, so that the viewer could sit at a seat and look into the lens. Approx 73cm high. -
Estimate:A$200 - 400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Miscellaneous
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