Original 1873 Bush Kaleidoscope
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Original 1873 Bush Kaleidoscope
About the Item
This is an original untouched Charles G. Bush Kaleidoscope. This example would be most interesting for the seasoned collector. It's signed and dated on the brass ring and sits on the on the more desirable and sought after 4 leg base. This is the most sought after style and is considered the quintessential Bush scope. Bush was the first American patented kaleidoscope and the most important manufacturer of kaleidoscopes in it’s time. This example is from 1873. There is a wonderful collection of glass objects in this one. The major part of any Bush scope is its glass. They were famous for making and even patented the beautiful hand made lace, twisted rods, and liquid filled vials of multi colored glass. This example has 7 of those vials, each one a different color. Very few of these delicate optical toys ever survived and fewer in this condition. The wood, frosted glass, brass and paper covered finishes are all-original and show a patina that can not be duplicated in any restoration. As good as the photo is the original shows even better. Those wonderful finishes you see on the wood and paper covered cardboard are the real thing. All original brass ships wheel pins are there and straight. But most important is the presence of the original rear lens disc and cap. These are pieces that were removable and are often lost. This is just the way I like to find them.
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1873
- Condition:Beautiful Original.
- Seller Location:Peekskill, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U100214883835
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