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Pontioscopio
Carlo Montenero Collection,[xxx] Venice, Italy, #CM-2025-1
Italy ca. 1861
Dimensions Open: H=54.5 cm, W=34.2 cm, D=64, Closed: H=16.5 cm, W=34.2 cm, D=56
Lens: ⌀=20.5 cm, ƒ= 71 cm
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Figure CM-2025-1.1 –Pontioscopio |
| Photo © Rod Bantjes. |
It is an example of an "optical machine " and is included in the Optical Machine Taxonomy.
Endnotes:
[xxx] We are grateful to Mr. Montenero for allowing us to see his collection and for being so generous with his time.