12th May, 2022 12:00
Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments
A Camera Obscura
French, mid 19th Century paper label to top reads 'Optisch Teekentoestel, Deventer A. Tjaden' a reflex camera obscura with grained paper-covered card body, internal clear glass screen, the card lid lifting to form a light shade with side flaps, pasteboard lens tube with turned wooden lens mount and screw-on cap (split), 20cm wide
Footnote: with an old Christies label to the glass screen '10 May 2002 30 Christies'
Sold for £1,000
Result plus buyers premium
French, mid 19th Century paper label to top reads 'Optisch Teekentoestel, Deventer A. Tjaden' a reflex camera obscura with grained paper-covered card body, internal clear glass screen, the card lid lifting to form a light shade with side flaps, pasteboard lens tube with turned wooden lens mount and screw-on cap (split), 20cm wide
Footnote: with an old Christies label to the glass screen '10 May 2002 30 Christies'
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022
