Camera Obscura Tent by »Chevalier«, c. 1833
Marked: Vincent Chevalier ainé, Opticien breveté, Quai de l'Horloge 69, Paris. Chevalier was the first who used a prism for the camera obscura in 1819. With original prism! Total height of tent: approx. 53 in.
Estimate: € 6,000/9,000
US$ 7,200/10,800
Reserve: € 4,800/US$ 5,760

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