April 16, 2024
RARE ANTIQUE DUAL FRENCH EROTIC STANHOPE BOOK CHARM
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This is a RARE antique circa 1859 silver brass metal french dual stanhope "Cinematographe bijou" charm or pendant in the form of a book with dual stanhopes showing a lady in a bathtub Note: This example has two separate stanhope Images. One:Woman in tub By pressing the button down the view is changed and the lady appears to suddenly appear out of tub. In perfect condition no chips or dings and no dents. Measures 5/8" by 6/8" without bale 1" long with bale and handle. Back of charm: CINEMATOGRAPHE BIJOU DEPOSE. This will be your most loved charm. When wearing will be noticed and amuse all. This was found in Paris by Monique. This auction is for bijou cinematographe only bracelet is not included. Please see pictures which speak for themselves and much thanks for looking. This is a no reserve auction. Please read following if interested in history: A peek through the hole will reveal a drawing print or photograph. The stanhope named after Lord Charles Stanhope, an English scientist (1753-1816) invented the tiny glass rod lens. In 1859 the first microfilm patent was issued to Rene Dagron a French photographer, Dagron saw a stanhope lens and conceived the idea of affixing a micro image to the lens. Since the stanhope lens is a glass cylinder with refracting surface at one end and the length of cylinder the focal length, then in use the
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