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Charles G. Bush - Desktop Kaleidoscope - 1873

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American, circa 1873, signed, “C.G.Bush & Company, Providence RI, Patent Reissued, 1873”, cardboard paper covered main barrel with brass head and ships wheel, and fruit wood round base with turned pedestal. Complete with glass lens in cardboard mount and original cover. Standing 13 ½” tall, and exhibiting the original glass with the screen, cut chips, lamp worked spirals and liquid filled ampules; a desk top Kaleidoscope. Click "More Info" below for a more complete description.

Kaleidoscope - Monarch

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Every once in a while these early Desk Top Kaleidoscopes turn up. This one is in cherry wood with a brass ships wheel and signed, “Van Cort Instrument Makers-1987”. Standing 13” high, this was an early desktop design kaleidoscope by the workshop in the 1980’s. It is in remarkable good condition, noting a few scratches to the finish. Few of these turn up and if you are looking to add it to your collection, this would be an excellent example.

Kaleidoscope with a Frog

This Frog base Kaleidoscope is one of a kind created and exicuted by Erik Van Cort. The frog is standing on his head balancing on his lily pad, ready to flip into the water. The barrel exibits an array of multi-colors as in a kaleidoscope and the image inside reflects a wonderful display of lamped worked and geometric glass and other delights.

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