Vintage American Process Engineering “Scan-Vision” Optical Viewer – Bobby Sherman Estate

Unusual vintage American Process Engineering Inc. Scan-Vision optical viewing/inspection instrument, complete with its fitted wooden storage/carrying case.

Provenance: This item was purchased directly at the Bobby Sherman estate sale and was among the photographic/film-related equipment from the estate.

The unit has a substantial cast-metal blue base, large magnifying optical assembly and two adjustment controls. Manufacturer's label identifies:

American Process Engineering Inc.
Scan-Vision
Woodside, New York

Also retains an older B/E/C/O/S rental/service label.

The wooden case has dovetailed construction, brass hardware and green felt lining.

Vintage condition with cosmetic wear, scratches, paint loss and other signs of age and use. Case also shows age and use. Please examine all photographs carefully.

The optical components appear present, but the unit has not been professionally tested or serviced. Sold as vintage collectible equipment, as-is.

An unusual piece of vintage optical/photographic equipment with particularly interesting provenance from the estate of actor and recording artist Bobby Sherman.

No claim is being made that Bobby Sherman personally operated this particular piece of equipment; provenance is limited to its acquisition from his estate sale.