Stereopticon Magic Lantern Viewer HOLDER Victorian

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This is a stereopticon holder ...I think. That's what it was labeled when I bought it, and I liked it, regardless of what it was. Now that I'm listing it, I am wondering what it is, exactly. Let me describe it for you, and perhaps you can tell me what it is! I like to learn, and I would welcome your comments. It has a silver-like patina on the bottom (base) and on the top (the holder), with a small amount of tarnish that is easily removed. The base and stem may be silver on brass, as the silver has worn away on the top of some of the three-dimensional designs of flowers and buds on the base. The top is entirely different: it is a different kind of metal, and looks as though it could be silver plated, but it has no markings. The top looks hand-engraved . You can see the tool markings if you look at it very closely. The design on one side is clearly meant to be the same as the design on the other side, but t are enough differences in placement to clearly show that it was done by hand. T are two small holes placed on the bottom of the holder, w it angles downward. I don't know what they are for. Condition: Very good , especially for its age. Some of the silver has rubbed off over the years, but only on top of some of the three-dimensional deigns on the base. T is one indentation about 1/3 of an inch long on the base. The top holder h as two small pieces that are 'cut out', and one of them is bent a little bit. I think it can be bent back by someone more patient that I am. For people with allergies, pulmonary problems, or aversions to smoke or perfume: We have a smoke-free household. We use unscented products whenever possible. Nothing I send you will smell of smoke or perfumes. Ever. We do, however, have pets. It is possible that your item may have come in contact with air-borne hair or dander. A little about me : I am new to selling on Ebay, but I have been selling a variety of things locally for several years. I emphasize customer service. I respond to emails promptly. If you need more information, or want more pictures, please let me know. I will be happy to answer questions, provide photos, or get a shipping quote. Nearly everything that I sell is something that I purchased for my own use, or for my family to use. We are getting ready to downsize, so I am having a huge, virtual garage sale. Shipping : I use the U.S. post office as much as possible. Yes, I want to help keep it running. Priority Mail includes a sturdy box and quick shipping. The shipping is for anyw with the U.S., including Puerto Rico. If you live in Canada or elsew, please contact me for a shipping quote. I often ship the next business day after receiving payment and a confirmed address, and always within two business days. It's free to buyers. I also gladly accept U.S. post office money orders. International bidders : Because I use PayPal, I must follow their rules if I want to be protected against some possible financial problems. That means I will ship only to Canada and the United Kingdom. As with U.S. bidders, you must have a PayPal-confirmed address. Also, you must either pay in U.S. dollars or add an amount to cover the cost of the exchange of currency.. If you do not, I will bill you that amount and you will need to pay this before I will ship the package. Returns : I try to be as accurate and as thorough as possible when describing my items, but even I (to my chagrin and general astonishment) miss something once in a while. So if I missed something big, please let me know so we can work something out. I am a reasonable person, and I expect you to be, as well. If I missed something big, like a 15 inch rip in a vintage textile, or an electronic item doesn't work, I will refund for the item plus shipping. Otherwise, I refund for the item MINUS 20 PERCENT, and I do NOT refund for shipping. This is because relisting is time-consuming and costly. Please make sure you ask any... read more

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