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1920s Whiting Sculptoscope Coin Op Stereo Card Viewer

$1,400
£1,040.74
€1,218.37
CA$1,958
A$2,186.16
CHF 1,140.36
MX$26,882.10
NOK 14,392.78
SEK 13,550.29
DKK 9,089.04
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About the Item

Original whiting sculpt scope coin-operated stereo card viewer from the 1920s. Deposit a penny, pull trigger and look through the viewer to flip through stereo view cards showing sights around the world. Made by American Novelty Co., Cincinnati, O. Pat. 1910-1922 w/ reel, Round drum style stereoscope viewer w/ 3D effect The machine will operate on a penny.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Top and glass.
  • Seller Location:
    Peekskill, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883824143432

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