A very handsome Zograscope, American made, on a very attractive turned maple stand. A Zograscope was a device invented in the 18th century for magnifying pictures, and giving them a slightly three-dimensional look. They were found largely in upper-class homes, and have a metal plate to which one places an image or illustration, and a large round magnifying lens through which one views the picture. This one is on a particularly handsome stand of turned dark wood, probably maple. The back plate and magnifying lens are wood framed and hinged at the top. Size: 25 1/4 inches tall. The round base is 9 inches in diameter. The frame for the glass and plate is 11 1/2 inches wide. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $80.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Very good plus condition. The finish on the back plate is speckled with minor losses to the once mirrored finish. The Zograscope works extremely well.