Stéréo-Monocle

Region: France    Period: 1890–1930    Tag: Leroy
Stereoscope type: Tabletop » Multi-view » Chain-based

The Stéréo-Monocle is a chain-based stereoscope that allows the viewing of both stereoviews and panoramic photographs. The device was introduced to complement the Stéréo-Panoramique camera of Lucien Leroy and was described in his catalogue as Système L. Leroy. The instrument was designed in collaboration with Mattey and manufactured exclusively by Mattey for Leroy.

The Stéréo-Monocle incorporates a rotating lens panel. This panel contains both stereoscopic lenses and a wide lens for viewing panoramic photographs. By rotating the panel, the appropriate lenses can be brought into position.

Related items: Leroy, Lucien

Specifications:

Introduction:
1904
Designer:
Mattey
Maker:
Mattey
Construction:
Wood
Medium:
Glass
Format:
6 x 13
Number of slides:
50
Bidirectional navigation:
Yes
Lens:
Convex
Lens focus:
Yes
Inter-ocular adjustment:
Yes

Further reading:

  • La Nature, No. 1604 (20 February 1904) , p. 47. via: cnum.cnam.fr
  • Leroy, Lucien. Le Stéréocycle, 15e Édition (1915) , p. 32
Published: 18-03-2026