{"product_id":"antique-1930s-ensign-ltd-snapscope-optical-viewer-by-houghton-butcher-in-box","title":"Antique 1930s Ensign Ltd Snapscope Optical Viewer by Houghton-Butcher in Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique 1930s Ensign Ltd Snapscope Optical Viewer by Houghton-Butcher in Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eA 1930s red example of an Ensign Ltd “Snapscope” optical viewer manufactured by Houghton-Butcher Ltd, complete with its original box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eA fascinating piece of early photographic and optical history, produced during the golden age of British camera manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eThe Ensign Snapscope was designed as a compact optical viewing device, reflecting the innovation and craftsmanship associated with Houghton-Butcher Ltd and the famous Ensign photographic brand of the early 20th century. As simply described on the box of the optical viewer, the device is designed too enlarge your photos whilst providing a stereoscopic effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e Its classic Art Deco era styling and original presentation box make it highly appealing to collectors of vintage cameras, optical instruments, and scientific memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eAn excellent collectible display item for photography enthusiasts, antique technology collectors, or anyone interested in pre-war British optical equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eBox size 17cm X 16cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e- In nice overall order with minor age wear as to be expected. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No. 8918 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019691282774,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/IMG_7280.jpg?v=1779962004","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-1930s-ensign-ltd-snapscope-optical-viewer-by-houghton-butcher-in-box","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}