Lot of 5 Antique Keystone & Griffith Stereoview Cards Statuary Switzerland 3D lot #1
Item Specifics
Type: Stereoview & Stereoscope
Brand/Publisher: Keystone View Company, Griffith & Griffith
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1890–1910 (Pre-1930)
Image Color: Black & White / Sepia
Material: Cardboard
Subject: Statues, Monuments, Landscapes, Boating, Switzerland
Number of Items: 5
Item Description
Up for sale is a vintage lot of 5 antique curved-mount stereoview (stereograph) cards featuring a mix of famous statuary, Swiss landmarks, and scenic nature views. Four cards are published by the Keystone View Company (Meadville, PA) and one is published by Griffith & Griffith (Philadelphia, PA).
Included in this lot (from top to bottom):
Griffith & Griffith – Rock Tunnel Road View: Features a scenic road passing through a carved stone tunnel along a steep rock face.
Keystone View Company – Woodland Stream / Forest Scene: A detailed nature view of a rocky stream winding through dense woods.
Keystone View Company (#12458) – "Far from Gay Cities and the Ways of Men": Depicts a woman rowing a small wooden boat along a tree-lined river.
Keystone View Company (#935) – "Una and the Lion": Features John Bell's famous Victorian marble sculpture of Una riding a lion.
Keystone View Company (#1898) – "The Lion of Lucerne, Switzerland": Shows the iconic rock-relief monument carved in Lucerne, Switzerland, complete with the Latin inscription above the alcove (Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti).
Condition:
Overall: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear.
Mounts & Edges: Standard curved grey mounts show light edge and corner wear, minor surface scuffing, and natural age toning.
Images: Photographic prints remain clear with strong contrast. Please inspect the provided photos closely to assess exact condition details, as they are part of the description.
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