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Carte-de-visite automatic viewer
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Carte-de-visite automatic viewer
with ebonised wooden body, 3 1/3in. viewing lens and fretwork support enclosing the hand-turned changing mechanism; and a small quantity of mainly French images
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
Lot Essay
Turning the side-handle causes a carte-de-visite to be brought into position and viewed before it is pulled down and replaced by a new card.
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