Verascope Richard Camera, ca. 1910

This singular vintage piece is a stereo camera designed to reproduce photographic images on glass plates. It is a Richard Verascope, a popular and reliable model manufactured by the company owned by Jules Richard (France, circa 1910). The camera is in good condition and works perfectly. It comes with the original leather case, quite well preserved, and a plate charger. The camera is a fully original piece that can still be used, providing a good performance one hundred years after it was made. The model we can see in these images was manufactured in the early 20th century and bears the serial number 47873 engraved at the chargers rear.The name Verascope was used for a series of stereo cameras commercialized by the company owned by Jules Richard in France, from 1893 to the 1950s. Jules Richard was a pioneer in stereo photography that popularized the 45x107 mm plate which made portable stereo cameras possible. The last camera of this series was the Verascope f40, produced in the 1950s and exported to the United States under the Busch name. The model we can see in these images was made in the early 20th century and bears the serial number 47873 engraved at the chargers back.The serial number is accompanied by the models name, VERASCOPE, and just below we can also see the brand mark: RF (Richard Fréres). At the front of the camera there are some inscriptions in French indicating the different functions of each device. The inscriptions are upside down so the user can read them easily from above while he or she is using the camera. The reddish leather case that comes with the camera is the original one and keeps the metal lock. Solid and robust, it is a charming piece that inside bears the hand-written name, address and profession (architect) of a former owner.The authenticity and nice design of this stereo camera turn it into an exceptional item worthy of a museum of photography.Measurements: Width: 15 cm. Height: 6 cm.