Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 February 2026

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Lot 173: An Antique Holmes-Style Wooden Stereoscope Viewer

This auction ended on February 26, 2026.

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £12

A handheld Holmes-style stereoscope viewer constructed from dark-stained wood with brass hardware and glass lenses. The device features a curved wooden hood fastened with brass-toned tacks, a central divider, and a longitudinal slide rail for focal adjustment. It is fitted with a turned wooden handle attached by a brass swivel joint, designed to fold flat. The item lacks visible maker’s marks or inscriptions.