Vintage 3D Lestrade Simplex Stereoscope | 1960s Lourdes Souvenir with Original Box and Catalog

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Vintage 3D Lestrade Simplex Stereoscope | 1960s Lourdes Souvenir with Original Box and Catalog

1960s Plastic

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This Lestrade Simplex stereoscopic viewer is a collector's item manufactured in France during the 1960s. It is presented as a 'Souvenir de Lourdes' item, retaining its original illustrated box and the stereoscopic card catalog of the period.

History: The Lestrade company, based in Vic-en-Bigorre, was the main French competitor to View-Master in the mid-20th century. The Simplex model is distinguished by its functional design and the use of rectangular cards instead of discs, offering an immersive three-dimensional experience.

Features and Details:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique: Dual-lens stereoscopy for slides
- Dimensions: 18 cm x 8 cm x 10.5 cm (7.09 x 3.15 x 4.13 inches)
- Weight: 240 g (0.53 lb)
- Material: Plastic (Styrene)
- Condition: Excellent preservation for its age. The viewer is fully functional. The cardboard box shows signs of aging, flap fatigue, and surface wear, which documents its authenticity.

Application and Value: Object of interest for collectors of optics, historical photography, and mid-century French memorabilia. Ideal for technical study or vintage interior decoration.

Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.