Large Georgian Mahogany Zograscope Books - Philosophy small enough to sit quietly

small enough to sit quietly on a desk

Width: 103cm

The second daguerreotype appears to have suffered prolonged exposure to sunlight at some point in its past

firmly affixed and in a good condition

one large)

Large Georgian Mahogany Zograscope Books - Philosophy small enough to sit quietlyA fantastic Georgian period mahogany zograscope of large proportions, c. 1780 1800 The zograscope is an 18th century optical device that enhances the sense of depth in flat pictures to create a form of 'virtual reality'. The viewer would use specially prepared prints ('Vues D'Optique') which had strong architectural perspective for maximum effect. However the zograscope will create the '3D' effect with 2D standard prints that have a strong perspective