Stanhopes in Pipes

[Hmelnick]

I am new to this site but have long been fascinated w meerschaum pipes. I collect stanhopes which are microphotos in small glass lenses dating from 1859-1979 or so. They are occasionally found in pipes & cheroot holders. Would love any info re old ads, known makers that employed the lenses etc. Stanhopes are found in charms, knives, canes, steins etc. Thanks

 

[mso489]

I don't think I'd ever heard of these. I've seen the later plastic souvenir photo scopes on key chains, but not this earlier fancier version. I see they were already onto the potential for this medium for pictures of nude ladies.

 

[Hmelnick]

I don't think I'd ever heard of these. I've seen the later plastic souvenir photo scopes on key chains, but not this earlier fancier version. I see they were already onto the potential for this medium for pictures of nude ladies.

 

[Hmelnick]

I am new to this site but have long been fascinated w meerschaum pipes. I collect stanhopes which are microphotos in small glass lenses dating from 1859-1979 or so. They are occasionally found in pipes & cheroot holders. Would love any info re old ads, known makers that employed the lenses etc. Stanhopes are found in charms, knives, canes, steins etc. Thanks