European possibly Spanish, mid 19th century, unsigned, constructed of stained French polished wood, with fret work front with two large viewing lenses in wooden frames, back of case with fold up top to allow light in, fold down back to allow light through the image for night scene viewing, with 5 hand painted scenes showing; an exhibition hall in daylight then a scene from inside when backlit; Eglise St Isaac St Petersburgh day scene in daylight then a night scene with street lamps and the moon when backlit; St Juan De Luz Carril De Lion showing the town and harbour in daylight with a train crossing a bridge when backlit; another showing a tomb in daylight and lit by lamps when backlit; another showing a city river scene in daylight then another building when backlit, viewer height 59cm