This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/10/2018
[Viewers] Alex Beckers Stereoscope Table Double Viewer With Cards. New York, ca. 1860s. Viewer machine with lenses to both sides, original patent plaque (the last dated 1859), original frame mechanism retaining approximately 30 cards (1860s—70s) including a female sword swallower (3 cards), a shrunken head, arrangements of miniature model skeletons, animal carcasses, downtown Chicago sidewalk, Niagara falls tightrope walkers, a monkey orchestra, and others. Unrestored, parts of molding chipped, needs refinishing; sold as is.