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201 - Goerz, Berlin | Photo-Stereo-Binocle
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Estimation
€2,400 - 2,800Sale fees
Goerz, Berlin | Photo-Stereo-Binocle Estimate: €2,400–2,800 Year: c. 1899 Serial No.: 1012 Condition: B/C English: The ingenious Photo-Stereo-Binocle combines the functions of binoculars, opera glasses, and a stereoscopic plate camera in a single instrument. Equipped with two original Goerz Doppel-Anastigmat 6.8/75mm lenses, a guillotine shutter, and a folding Newton finder, it is designed for 4.5 × 5 cm stereo exposures. The shutter is in working condition. This example comes with an exceptionally complete original set, including 24 original metal plate holders in their fitted leather carrying case, the original leather camera case, a wooden stereoscopic viewer, and numerous period photographic positives produced with this camera. Of particular importance is the extremely rare original 60-page Goerz Photo-Stereo-Binocle instruction booklet, which provides detailed contemporary documentation of this remarkable photographic invention. The set originally belonged to Paul Modrow of Saarbrücken, Germany, and has survived along with its historical photographic material. The camera retains its original leather-covered barrels and black-painted metal fittings, showing authentic signs of age and use. German: The ingenious Goerz Photo-Stereo-Binocle combines the functions of binoculars, opera glasses, and a stereoscopic plate camera in a single instrument. It features two Goerz Double Anastigmat 6.8/75 mm lenses, a guillotine shutter, and a folding Newton viewfinder for stereo photography in the 4.5 × 5 cm format. The shutter is in working order. The set includes a complete set of 24 original metal cassettes in a custom-fit leather case, the original leather case, a stereo viewer, and numerous black-and-white stereo positive slides taken with this camera. Also included is the extremely rare original 60-page Goerz instruction manual for the Photo-Stereo-Binocle. The set was originally owned by Paul Modrow of Saarbrücken and has been preserved along with the historical photographic material.
Auction details
OstLicht Camera Auction: Fall 2026Auction house
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