A zograscope is an optical device for enhancing the sense of depth perception from a flat picture. It consists of a large magnifying lens through which the picture is viewed. It has the lens mounted on a stand in front of an angled mirror. This allows someone to sit at a table and to look through the lens at the picture flat on the table. Pictures viewed in this way need to be left-right reversed; this is obvious in the case of writing. A print made for this purpose is called a vue d'optique or perspective view.
This is a Superb Example of a Regency Period Walnut Zograscope with brass fittings and rotary turned features of the finest craftmanship. The viewing lense is in excellent condition having a few minor scratches, the mirror with some minor silvering flaws, mainly near the bottom edge. It is height adjustable and can be unscrewed into three components.
Weight 4.5 kg
Size Height 71-91 cm x 34 x 21
