C1900 Chambre Claire Universelle Camera Lucida
$295.00
C1900 Chambre Claire Universelle Camera Lucida
Dimensions
Case 11"
Circa
1900
Maker
See description
Country of manufacture
France
Description
An excellent cased example of the classic Chambre Claire Universelle Camera Lucida retaining its original case, all 12 lenses plus tattered instruction sheet. Thos. Benoist patented this device in France in 1899. The length of the case is 11″. The “sole agent” shown on the label, W. Bly, was a “late 19th and early 20th century retailer of optical and scientific instruments based in London”. Both the instrument and the case are in very good condition. For an illustrated discussion of how this drawing instrument was used see link below.Possible makers include P. Berville (Paris) and A. Lietz Company (U.S.) among others.
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Dealer information
M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: mgordon1940@gmail.com or 718-541-5974
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