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19thC Mahogany Handheld Kaleidoscope
Of octagonal form, with eyepiece hole to one end and frosted glass to the other, the quality made five-point symmetry kaleidoscope is in original condition.
Instead of turning pegs, this example needs to be physically turned as a whole, using gravity to change the images thus the attractive and useful octagonal form for a better grip. The quality of the mahogany is high and most importantly the glass ampules and mirrors are all in tact.
Scottish scientist, Sir David Brewster, naming his invention after the Greek words, kalos or beautiful, eidos or form, and scopos or watcher making the ‘beautiful form watcher’, invented the kaleidoscope in 1816. Brewster's kaleidoscope was a tube containing loose pieces of colored glass and other pretty objects, reflected by mirrors or glass lenses set at angles, creating patterns when viewed through the end of the tube.
This is a truly enchanting object of which our images cannot do justice, in no uncertain terms a visually stimulating vortex… or merely an optical delight, to you and I.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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Instead of turning pegs, this example needs to be physically turned as a whole, using gravity to change the images thus the attractive and useful octagonal form for a better grip. The quality of the mahogany is high and most importantly the glass ampules and mirrors are all in tact.
Scottish scientist, Sir David Brewster, naming his invention after the Greek words, kalos or beautiful, eidos or form, and scopos or watcher making the ‘beautiful form watcher’, invented the kaleidoscope in 1816. Brewster's kaleidoscope was a tube containing loose pieces of colored glass and other pretty objects, reflected by mirrors or glass lenses set at angles, creating patterns when viewed through the end of the tube.
This is a truly enchanting object of which our images cannot do justice, in no uncertain terms a visually stimulating vortex… or merely an optical delight, to you and I.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 8/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsLength 11.5 inches
Diameter 3.5 inches (glass end)
Category Antique Toys
Date c.1870
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin British
Condition Excellent.
Item code as155a381
Status Sold
£290.00 
$385.99 
€342.23 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 8/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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