Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
It works by shaking the piece and different patterns appear.
The kaleidoscope was invented in 1816 by a Scottish scientist called Sir David Brewster? He patented his invention in 1817 and named it 'kaleidoscope' after three Greek words: 'kalos', meaning 'beautiful', 'eidos', meaning 'form' and 'scopos', meaning watcher.
The piece measures 19.5cm h x 6cm w at the base.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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Antique Treen Kaleidoscope
