Bidspirit auction | Rare Charles Bush Table Parlor

Rare Charles Bush Table Parlor Kaleidoscope - Cardboard tubular barrel covered with black peppled stamped paper, with cylindrical eye piece at one end, and with brass mounted chamber box on the other end turned by hand with 6 brass spokes. Chamber box contains multi colored glass twists and rods, revealing various changing geometric patterns. Few original Bush Kaleidoscopes remain in existence and are among most sought after antique Kaleidoscopes. Shows some wear with a crack in lense but works as it should and overall is in good condition. Circa 1870s. Tube is 3in diameter 10in long 14in tall.