Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox
Thu, Oct 11, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Lot 156
Alex Beckers Stereoscope Table Double Viewer With Cards.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[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.
