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Early Eye Glass Trade Stimulator - Test Your Own Eyes Optometer

About the Item

This is an early eyeglass trade stimulator... TEST YOUR OWN EYES. Its an Optometer that has a dial on the right of the device. Turn the dial and there is a double geared carousel with a dozen different pairs of lenses to try. There are 3 brass plaques... 2 tell you to test your own eyes and a larger plaque with operating instructions. The device is working smoothly. It is mounted to an articulating wall bracket that always keeps the tester level. These are extremely rare.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 42 in (106.68 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Peekskill, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883842525042

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