Lot #165 - Antique Stereoscope Viewer & Large Stereoview Card Collection w/ Whittemore’s Box (main image)
Lot #165 - Antique Stereoscope Viewer & Large Stereoview Card Collection w/ Whittemore’s Box
Lot Number: 165
Item Location: University Place, WA.
Preview Date/Time: Wednesday, May 13th By Appointment Only - Appointments Must Be Made No Later Than 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 1312
Pickup Date/Time: Sunday, May 17th (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - By Appointment)
Start Date/Time: 05/09/26, 7:00 AM
End Date/Time: 05/15/26, 6:45:00 PM
Opening Bid: $5.00
Bid History: 23
Current Bid: $59.00
Minimum Bid:
Highbidder: PuddleBubbles
Auction has ended.
Buyer's Premium: 15% will be added to the final price.
Description:

Fantastic antique photography lot featuring a handheld stereoscope viewer and an extensive collection of vintage stereoview cards 📷🕰️

🔍 Included Items:

  • Antique stereoscope viewer with wooden handle and metal viewing hood 👓
  • Large collection of stereoscopic photo cards (dozens) featuring landscapes, travel scenes, historical imagery, and daily life 🌄🏔️
  • Original wooden storage box labeled:
    “Whittemore’s Gilt Edge – Boston, U.S.A.” 🪵

These stereoview cards were designed to be viewed through the included stereoscope, creating a 3D visual effect, a popular form of entertainment in the late 1800s to early 1900s.

📚 Subjects Visible:

  • Mountain and nature scenes
  • Early travel and exploration imagery
  • Historical figures and cultural scenes
  • Architecture and city views

Condition varies:

  • Viewer shows age-related wear and patina
  • Cards show typical vintage wear (edge wear, toning, some discoloration)
  • Wooden box shows age, scuffs, and fading consistent with use

This is a substantial and visually rich collection, ideal for collectors of antique photography, early optical devices, or historical ephemera 🎞️✨

📏 Approximate Dimensions (from notes):

  • Vary by item (see photos for scale)

📌 Condition & Notes:
Items are sold as-is, where-is. Please review all photos carefully, as they are considered part of the description.

 
 

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