Stéréo-Classeur Cuny
Region: France Period: 1890–1930 Tags: Hemdé / Cuny
This model features a distinctive focusing mechanism in which the entire internal mechanism moves forwards or backwards by means of a control knob located on the front of the instrument.
© Stereoscopy History
The mechanism of the Stéréo-Classeur Cuny is based on a patent registered by Émile Cuny together with the owners of the Hemdé trademark. Cuny manufactured the stereoscopes sold under the Hemdé brand, but also produced stereoscopes that were distributed under his own name.
Stereoscopes distributed by Cuny are characterised by the use of the same patented mechanism, while differing in other features and external design. It is possible that these rare instruments were prototypes or custom-made products produced on demand.
Related items:Cuny, Émile Hemdé Stéréo-Classeur Hemdé
Specifications:
Classification:
Tabletop / Multi-view / Tray-based
Introduction:
1907
Designer:
Émile Cuny
Maker:
Émile Cuny
Construction:
Wood
System:
Closed
Medium:
Glass
Models for the formats:
45 x 107, 6 x 13 and maybe other formats
Number of slides:
25
Bidirectional navigation:
No
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
Yes
Inter-ocular adjustment:
Yes
Patents and registrations:
Number: 380115
Vis perfectionnée
Filing: 22-07-1907, Publication: 29-11-1907, Applicant(s): Émile Cuny, Paul Sorel, Maurice Delécaille. via: data.inpi.fr
© Stereoscopy History
Published: 05-06-2026