Victorian Era Magic Lantern "Winder" Slide Kaleidoscope ww 2 germany who looks to me super

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Mallets 11 5/8" l

The details make them feel very special

A simple but sweet old carved whimsy

Aside from the likely missing second tusk

Victorian Era Magic Lantern "Winder" Slide Kaleidoscope ww 2 germany who looks to me superI've always found kaleidoscopes pretty magical, and have wanted to find one of these Victorian winder types since learning of their existence a couple of years ago. Turning the handle rotates one of two colorful round glass slides, making kaleidoscopic patterns as it shifts in relation to the static one. Just a really charming thing (and a wonderful, joy inducing gift for most anyone), especially great set near a window to hold to the light for