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Title: old viewmaster value?
Post by: Carlotta on October 28, 2008, 02:08:51 PM

I bought this viewmaster in a second hand store about 40 years ago for $10.00...I have never seen one quite like it since then and wonder if anyone knows the value of this today...
thanks, Carlotta(http://)

Title: Re: old viewmaster value?
Post by: railman44 on October 28, 2008, 04:13:57 PM

I have no idea of the value but yours is very interesting.  Viewmasters have been around for a lot of years and I would think there are collectors and a market for such an item.

Title: Re: old viewmaster value?
Post by: Carlotta on October 28, 2008, 06:08:48 PM

Thanks for reply...now to figure out what it might be worth, that is the tricky part when I think of selling something...I guess that is true for everyone...Carlotta

Title: Re: old viewmaster value?
Post by: D&b antiques on October 29, 2008, 02:20:05 PM

this one is a 1940's model do you have any further info?

Title: Re: old viewmaster value?
Post by: Carlotta on October 29, 2008, 02:46:21 PM

it says   Sawyer's  viewmaster Portland Ore.
U.S. patent 2180285
foreign patent applied for
made in U.S.A.

and it works!

Title: Re: old viewmaster value?
Post by: D&b antiques on October 29, 2008, 03:39:15 PM

this one is known as the clam shell style. first issue's 1939 & 40 I would be asking a $100.00 dollars.

Title: Re: old viewmaster value?
Post by: Carlotta on October 29, 2008, 05:15:36 PM

WoW..now that sounds like I should try to sell it....
I may try e- bay...

thanks, Carlotta :)