Stained glass kaleidoscope: Southwest2, buffalo, rattler, Alamo, eagle, tomahaw

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Award-winning design, one-of-a-kind, stained glass kaleidoscope, signed by artist.
This scope is a kevel spinner kaleidoscope that spins on a horizontal plane. The sculptured wheel on the end creates the images within the scope, when it is turned horizontally.   The scope is about 6.5 long and the sides are about an inch high.
This kaleidoscope has a "Southwest" theme.  This scope is made from a beautiful red and orange swirly glass.   On one side is brass wire and a turquoise buffalo (that had been a pendant).   On the other side is brass wire and a pewter rattlesnake. All the fused glass was made by this artist in her kiln and then incorporated into this one-of-a-kind scope. The wheel on the end has a brass Alamo, a pewter eagle, and a pewter tomahawk.      The last pictures are actual views through the scope.  Can you find all the southwest items? The pictures can't capture the beauty.  The flash distorts.  See my customer comments.
Everyone loves a kaleidoscope, and they won't find one of these in a store, since it is totally original and all handmade. This is a piece of art - I've been making scopes for over 30 years.
Quality front-surface mirrors; decorative soldering, magnifying lens in eyepiece.
Winner in Albany, NY Arts Festival.
Winning bidder is asked to contact seller within 3 days to confirm purchase.   Payment must be made within 7 days of purchase.
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--SHIPPING
USA---
Within the USA, we now offer free shipping and free insurance.
If you buy more than one scope, contact us before paying so we can give you a discounted price.
We ship right away and you will receive the scope in 2-5 days - closer to NY the quicker.
INTERNATIONAL--
We will ship at actual cost plus .00 handling.
We use first class international for shipping to keep your costs down.
However, packages CAN NOT BE INSURED WITH
THIS DISCOUNTED SERVICE.
We will repair any scope that arrives broken free of charge, but you must pay the shipping BOTH ways.
International buyers must pay any customs or tariffs.
If you wish to have your package insured, contact us and we will send it priority mail, which will be more expensive.
NEW YORK RESIDENTS must include 8% sales
tax.
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These Kaleidoscopes are pieces of art, and each handmade by the artist, Nedra, who has been making kaleidoscopes for over 25 years.
VINTAGE HANDMADE 1-OF-A-KIND WHEEL STYLE KALEIDESCOPE
COMES WITH A SOLID WOOD RESTING PLATFORM
LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF KALEIDESCOPES MADE, THIS ONE LOOKS LIKE IT WAS STYLED SIMILAR TO THE ONES SEEN IN PHOTO #8 & #9 (being provided for reference only--FYI one in last photo is now selling for .95).
SHAPES
: KALEIDESCOPE HANDLE IS TRIANGULAR / RESTING PLATFORM IS RECTANGULAR
ITEM MATERIALS
:
PLATFORM: SOLID WOOD (looks like Oak)
KALEIDESCOPE BAR: FEELS LIKE A TYPE OF STONE (it’s cold to the touch but don’t believe it is a metal)
WHEEL OUTLINES: METAL ALLOY
WHEELS INNER MULTI COLOR TRIANGLES: FEEL LIKE ENAMEL OR SOME TYPE OF GEL (could also be a heavy plastic--unsure)
CONDITION
: THIS WAS FOUND AT A LOCAL SALE. I WAS TOLD ITEM WAS HANDMADE BY A FAMILY MEMBER FOR HER SON 20+ YEARS AGO. WHILE PRE-OWNED AND USED, IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, HAVING NO BROKEN PIECES. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS AS THEY ARE PART OF THE LISTING.
APPROX. MEASUREMENTS
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RESTING TRAY:
9.5L x 1.875W x .75H
LENGTH OF KALEIDESCOPE 9.25
DIAMETER OF KALEIDESCROPE PIECE 1.5”
HANDLE MEASURES 1 x .75
WEIGHT OF ITEM
:
11.9 OZ.
About Wheel Kaleidoscopes
: They
have one, two, or more wheels which comprise the end-piece. The wheels can be fixed or hollow cylinders, carousels, or turntables and are made of glass, stone, metal filigree, or many other materials arranged in a variety of patterns.
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PAYMENT IS REQUESTED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE
WILL SHIP WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS OF A VERIFIED PAYMENT WHEN POSSIBLE.
I CAREFULLY PACK ITEMS IN THE MANNER IN WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THEM.
FEEDBACK IS LEFT FOR BUYERS AFTER FEEDBACK IS LEFT FOR ME
U.S. BUYERS ONLY
IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH AN ITEM YOU PURCHASED FROM ME,
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR OPEN AN eBAY CASE WITH
BUT RATHER CONTACT ME DIRECTLY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITHOUT UNNECESSARILY AFFECTING MY RATINGS. I AM VERY REASONABLE AND HAVE WORKED WITH BUYERS ON MANY ISSUES. I STRIVE TO BE AS HONEST AS POSSIBLE WITH LISTING DESCRIPTIONS, BUT HONEST MISTAKES CAN HAPPEN SINCE I DEAL WITH MANY ITEMS. PLEASE
GIVE ME A CHANCE TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT
.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL / NO RETURNS--AN EXCEPTION WOULD BE ONLY IF A PRODUCT IS RECEIVED BROKEN, DEFECTIVE, OR NOT AS DESCRIBED. THEN I WILL CONSIDER THE RETURN OF THAT PRODUCT BASED ON CIRCUMSTANCES.
HOWEVER, BUYER IS TO PAY RETURN SHIPPING CHARGES.
I LIST ITEMS IN MANY CATEGORIES, SO PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS TO SEE IF YOU'D LIKE ANYTHING ELSE. IF SO, PLEASE USE YOUR CART SO THE SHIP COST CAN BE COMBINED IF POSSIBLE (e.g. purchasing two very large, heavy, or unusual size items may make it impossible to ship together).