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antique optometrist's skiascope, french, ebony, optical instrument, victorian
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Our Stock # 18.8136
This is an antique optometrist's skiascope rack. A French, ebony and glass optical instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
- Fascinating instrument following the mid 19th century H. Parent principle
- Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
- Tactile ebony body presents dark hues with shaped edges
- Twenty four glass diopters, each in very good order
- Each rack with a plus or minus magnification from 0.50 to 10
- Maker's marks to either side of handle for Giroux of Paris
This is a superb antique optometrists skiascope rack, offering fascination for collectors of ophthalmic interest. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 6.5cm (2.5'')
Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')
Max Height: 42cm (16.5'')
Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Antiques.co.uk Ref: TX2HV3FN
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