Large Georgian Mahogany Zograscope Art A late 19th century /

A late 19th century / early 20th century carved beech stool in the Louis XV style

housed in a gilt frame

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All volumes are fully bound in brown leather with blind stamped decoration to the boards

Large Georgian Mahogany Zograscope Art A late 19th century /A fantastic Georgian period mahogany zograscope of large proportions, c. 1780 1800 The zograscope is an 18th century optical device that enhances the sense of depth in flat pictures to create a form of 'virtual reality'. The viewer would use specially prepared prints ('Vues D'Optique') which had strong architectural perspective for maximum effect. However the zograscope will create the '3D' effect with 2D standard prints that have a strong perspective