Montgomery Ward Stereoscope Viewer Lot w/ 10 Hand Tinted Color Travel Cards For Sale

Antique Stereoscope Viewer with Early Montgomery Ward & Other Stereoview CardsOriginal antique handheld stereoscope viewer dating approximately to the late 19th / early 20th century.Classic wood and metal construction with folding wooden handle, curved metal viewing hood, dual lenses and sliding wooden stereoview card holder.Includes the group of original stereoscopic cards pictured, including several Montgomery Ward & Co. Chicago “Travelers Series” cards as well as other early stereoview publishers.Subjects include international travel and architecture, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, San Francisco/Chinatown, domestic and humorous scenes, and more.Viewer shows substantial age-related patina and wear including oxidation, scratches, discoloration and general surface wear. Wood components show normal age and use. Cards vary in condition with toning, edge/corner wear, creasing, tape/repairs and other age-related wear.Both lenses are present. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact contents and condition.Antique / original — not a reproduction.