Camera Lucida - Vintage French with 12 lenses and case

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Beautifully crafted brass camera lucida with 12 clear lenses and an extra blue lens. "Chambre Claire Universelle - Modele Depose - Brevete S.6.D.6. Made in France" Hard case with red velvet and satin interior. Individual lenses are numbered 1 - 12 (please see picture). Item weight is 1 pound.A camera lucida is an optical device used as a drawing aid by artists. It was patented in 1806 by William Hyde Wollaston. (information from ) Please feel free to ask questions before bidding. Thanks!