PANORAMA DER BERLINER GEWERBA AUSTELLUNG Berlin Industrial Fair 1896 Peepshow
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PANORAMA DER BERLINER GEWERBA AUSTELLUNG Berlin Industrial Fair 1896
Fine in original VG slipcase
Verlag von (publisher) Oscar Michaelis, (1896) - printed by S. Schollaender, Breslau
Panorama der Berliner Gewerbe-Ausstellung" is a souvenir peepshow featuring a panoramic view of the Great Industrial Exposition of Berlin, which was held in 1896. The peepshow is designed to be viewed through a series of die-cut windows, which reveal different parts of the panorama as the viewer peeks into the peepshow.
Condition - Fine protected by its case the peepshow is in very fine condition without damage. All parts, the bellows, the delicate "stained glass" window, and tiny die-cut pieces are in excellent all original condition.
The slipcase is clean, bright, and very good with slight paper loss on edge - see photo
The peepshow itself, consisting of 6 sections, measures 6 1/8 x 4¾ in. and extends to a depth of 16'' when the bellows are fully extended.The slipcase is 6 1/4 " by 4 3/4 " (15.5 x 12.3 x 0.7 cm.)
About this peepshow:
This exceptional peepshow captures the essence of the Great Industrial Exposition of Berlin, also known as the "impeded world fair," which combined cutting-edge technological exhibits with the excitement of an amusement park. When expanded, the six-color lithographed scenes transport viewers into the grand main hall of the Exhibition, replete with enticing vendors offering delightful treats like chocolate, coffee, meats, and fashionable clothing. The panels progressively unveil remarkable technological marvels, showcasing both gas and electric advancements. The final scene boasts a captivating central carved "stained glass" medallion design that allows light through to "light up the scene", it remains visible even when the peepshow is closed.Although it was not officially designated as a "World's Fair," the magnitude of this event surpassed its predecessors in every aspect. With over one million square yards of exhibition space, nearly 4,000 participants, and an impressive seven million visitors, it exceeded the scale of previous fairs. Encased in its original pictorial slipcase, which features a map of the grounds on the rear panel, this peepshow is a remarkable artifact of this extraordinary event.
Christie's sold another copy of this peepshow in 2005 for $2,400
Product Code: P-14B
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