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Stanhopes, or 'peeps', are miniature microphotographic lenses incorporated in many novelty collectables
produced from the mid-19th century onwards.
Stanhopes can be found in a range of small collectables, and exist in several main collectors' categories.
To view the hidden image, look for a small glass "bead" in a knob or handle of the object, and hold this
close to the eye, focused on a light source. Stanhopes are often found in antique novelties made of bone,
but are more difficult to spot in dark-coloured objects e.g. carved wood, bog oak or minerals (jet, granite). |
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Sewing accessories: needle cases, tape measures, pincushions, scissors, thimbles and thimble holders, stilettos
and knitting needle guards. |
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Writing equipment: penholders, letter openers, mechanical pencils and seals. |
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Smokers' requisites: cigarette and cigar holders, tobacco pipes and vesta cases. |
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Jewellery: charms, watch fobs (especially miniature binoculars), rings, pendants, rosaries and crucifixes. |
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Rarer items: whistles, perfume bottles, miniature chalets, walking canes and beer steins. |
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Find out more about Stanhope collectables in "Stanhopes: A Closer View", by Jean Scott. |
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| "Stanhopes Magazine" |
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| "Stanhopes Magazine" is an entertaining and useful magazine for all those who find microphotography a fascinating and absorbing subject. It is a full colour magazine presenting interesting illustrated articles about antique and modern microphotographic collectables. |
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"Stanhopes: A Closer View"
a book by Jean Scott |
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| "Stanhopes: A Closer View" is an authoritative and comprehensive
handbook about microphotographic novelties,
illustrated by colour photographs of delightful
collectables and astonishing enlargements of
historical microphotographs. |
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