Brewster Stereoscopes, Short-Body

England / France, 1910s - 1930s

While our vintage collection is primarily viewers from 1930s - 1960s, I can’t resist adding a beautiful wooden Brewster stereoscope when I get the chance. This viewer style, named after its designer Sir David Brewster, is for viewing glass slides. You can read more about Brewster stereoscopes in this informative article by Paul Buford.

Here are a few of my favorites in our collection:

Unique Eyepiece Material

Primary Material: Wood
Media Format: 8.5 x 17cm glass / card
Light Source: Natural light
Focus: Adjustable
Interocular: Fixed

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Oval Eyepieces

Primary Material: Wood
Media Format: 8.5 x 17cm glass / card
Light Source: Natural light
Focus: Adjustable
Interocular: Fixed

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Brass Accents

Primary Material: Wood
Media Format: 8.5 x 17cm glass / card
Light Source: Natural light
Focus: Adjustable
Interocular: Adjustable

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Bottom Focusing Ring

Primary Material: Wood
Media Format: 8.5 x 17cm glass / card
Light Source: Natural light
Focus: Adjustable
Interocular: Fixed

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