bought a kaleidoscope

[jerseyben]

So I went rogue today and bought an art-glass kaleidoscope. The kaleidoscope is a rod type with glass prism rods for the outer case with copper/brass overlay to solder it together. It has a hand blown marble on the end as the medium held in place by the copper/brass prongs. It sits in a wooden base. The marble is signed on the elongated end but I cannot read it.

I paid $65 which is way more than I would normally pay for, well, anything. I am not exactly sure why I bought it but it was just "calling to me". I normally stay far away from "glass" but I just thought this was unique and beautiful so I bought it. It is what it is I guess. Enjoy.

 

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[Sterling]

Great unique conversation piece!

 

[brendan1414]

wow, that really is great. i would've bought that as well. REALLY cool

 

[SEANO]

Great piece!

 

[GibH]

Very neat marblescope. I've read signed marbles are rare, it would definitely be worth investigating.

 

[duffytrash]

post it here....http://glasswizzards.yuku.com/forums/1 they might know the maker.....it may be worth lots more than you might even imagine......

 

[creeper71]

post it here....http://glasswizzards.yuku.com/forums/1 they might know the maker.....it may be worth lots more than you might even imagine......

Duffy I have my own idea, but since I am not sure I will keep it to myself... I am sure you have an idea too...

 

[jerseyben]

The signature says "Jerri" or "Jenni" and the last name starts with an O or a Q and I cannot read the rest.

 

[jerseyben]

Update: Thanks for that link guys. Turns out the marble is signed by Jim Davis, a well known marble maker!

 

[creeper71]

Update: Thanks for that link guys. Turns out the marble is signed by Jim Davis, a well known marble maker!

I'm confused how did you get jerri or jenni from Jim? an O or Q drom Davis?

 

[duffytrash]

ben...they did figure it out!!! jim davis died five years ago or more...ill get the link for davis glass and put it here....them glass wizards know all about those handmade marbles...here the link...tell em duffy sent ya http://www.davismarbles.com/