Mahogany Zograscope

Description:

Mahogany Zograscope, with 5 1/2-inch lens and mirror on hinged frame of dovetailed construction, on lacquered-brass pillar to turned mahogany base, ht. 18 1/2 in.; and a 14 1/2 x 19-inch hand-colored vue d'optique titled Vue de la Place d'Espagne a Rome.

Note: Five points of interest in the scene are numbered and an explanation given underneath: 1. Fontaine appelee la Barcaccia, Architecture du Cavlier; 2. Scalier qui conduit sur le mont Pincius; 3. Eglise de la S.S. Trinite sur le dit le mont; 4. College de Propaganda Fide; 5. Rue Pauline.
Estimate $400-600

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