P. BERVILLE CHAMBRE CLAIRE UNIVERSELLE — CAMERA LUCIDA — With All 12 Marked Lens For Sale

P. BERVILLE CHAMBRE CLAIRE UNIVERSELLE — CAMERA LUCIDA — MADE IN FRANCEOffered is an original vintage P. Berville Chambre Claire Universelle (Camera Lucida) in its original fitted case.The instrument is marked “CHAMBRE CLAIRE UNIVERSELLE – MODÈLE DÉPOSÉ – P. BERVILLE – MADE IN FRANCE.”This is a precision optical drawing instrument designed to allow an artist, draftsman, student, or scientist to view a subject and drawing surface together through the optical prism, making it possible to accurately reproduce, enlarge, or reduce an image.Included with this sale:- Original P. Berville camera lucida instrument
- Original fitted carrying/storage case
- All 12 numbered supplementary lenses
- Original lens compartments/fittings
- Original mechanical adjustment and clamping componentsThe 12 lenses are individually numbered and stored in the fitted case. Complete sets such as this are desirable to collectors of antique scientific, optical, artistic, and educational instruments.Condition:The instrument is in vintage condition with visible age, wear, scratches, and finish loss. The original case also shows considerable age-related wear and scuffing, as shown in the photographs.The metal instrument itself appears complete. The adjustment mechanisms are present. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.I have photographed the maker\'s markings and the complete set of 12 numbered lenses so the buyer can verify what is included.Please note: This is a vintage/antique optical instrument being sold as a collectible. I am not representing it as professionally calibrated or recently serviced.A very interesting and unusual piece of French optical and drawing-instrument history.What you see in the photographs is what is included.Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.