Fine VAN CORT Brass & WOOD VENEER KALEIDOSCOPE w/MATCHING BOX

Description

For sale is a fine quality modern brass and wood kaleidoscope by Van Cort Instruments with its original wooden case. The piece is 5 1/2 inches long by 1 5/8 inches in diameter at the knurled end.  There is a hole in one end for viewing and a broad brass rotating end to change the view.  The body is covered with thin wood multi-colored parquetry veneer.  The piece is signed “Van Cort Instruments / South Deerfield Massachusetts USA” around the eyepiece.  It comes with its original cylindrical wood veneer box, 6 ½ inches long by 2 inches in diameter.
Condition on the piece is fairly good.  The lacquer surface on the brass is worn in spots and discolored as shown.  The box is in good shape, with some wear.  The exterior has oxidized, leaving it less brightly colored than the kaleidoscope itself.  It operates well.  A neat piece!