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RARE Vintage Glenn Straub Kaleidoscope 1980s “Magnus” kaleidoscope by master kaleidoscope maker, Glenn Straub.
Glenn Straub, a native of Pennsylvania, worked in woods as well as wonderful lampwork glass within his optics at his studio. These kaleidoscopes were the pinnacle of his artwork of the time and now timeless masterpieces of art very difficult to come across.
This stunning handheld kaleidoscope is made with high quality wood veneers. I believe there is maple wood on the main barrel with the lighter tone and perhaps bubinga and walnut. It is signed with his initials GMS carved on the top of the eye piece.
It has a wonderful classic design into an interior image with exquisitely precise mirror system, creating a six-point star view on the left eye view and a detailed three-mirror repeating cluster view on the right side. Two unique views for the price of one!
We see colorful and unique displays as you turn the optic chamber. This is a dry-celled chamber with lamp-worked glass inside the object chamber. As it turns, you hear the delicate clink and tumble of glass.
The main barrel measures about 6” inches long and has a diameter of 2.4” inches. The diameter of the object chamber is about 2” inches. The opening of the eye piece itself measures about 5/16” inch in diameter.
The kaleidoscope is in overall great condition with just 2 minor marks shown with arrows.
A stunning piece for the collector!
Thank you for looking!
