Van Cort instruments BRASS KALAIDOSCOPE Made in Northampton MA 1988 in Orig Box

This 5 inch long kalaidoscoope is in great working condition. The brass of which it is made was, I think, treated with some kind of sealant or something, that has now come off, or deteriorated. Anyway, it looks uneven. I'm pretty sure it could be polished and the sealant could be removed to make the finish even all over. At one end the instrument is 1.25" diameter and the other end is 1.5". 

The last kalaidoscope I sold, I was able to photograph what the inside of it looked like, so I tried that again, and it worked! I should probably put this in an auction. Everyone is going to want it! It's priced really well. 

It has the paperwork that would've guaranteed it within a year of purchase. But it is NOT within a year of purchase,so the gurarantee is not valid. But it DID give me manufacturer, address and the date it was made. Van Cort Instruments (founded in 1979 by Erik and Kate Van Cort) is renowned for crafting high-quality reproductions of antique optical, nautical, and scientific instruments, including Victorian-style kaleidoscopes, teleidoscopes, orreries, and polemoscopes. Today, the company focuses on servicing vintage instruments and can be contacted through the Van Cort Gallery.

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It'll come to you from a smoke-free, pet-free house. Thanks for the consideration. 

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