Kaleidoscopes

Small Classic Agate scope by Jon Greene for Chesnik Scopes is a 3 mirror system in a 7.5” L x 1.5 diameter chrome tube. The images are created by using a three mirror system which are made of equilateral triangle of front surface mirrors, creating a full field of images.- Includes two 3” diameter wheels, Brazilian agate slices makes the first wheel with hand crafted stained glass for the second wheel. This hand held scope rests on a black wood base this hand held scope rests on a black wood base and is handmade by artist Jon Greene.

All Chesnik scopes are handmade and signed by Jon Greene, the artist as Jon continues the family legacy of creating fine  artisan kaleidoscopes for this and future generations.

When I started exploring the kaleidoscope world the name “Chesnik Scopes” came up over and over as one of the leaders in the field. I am proud to present them here.

This bright tin kaleidoscope was produced in 2002 for Schylling of Rowley MA in China. It is a great contemporary toy for all ages. The interior designs are primarily in red, blue and green and have a nice clear visual. This will be a tin collectible of the future! Tin tube is 7” with a revolving tin cuff.

This wonderful chrome kaleidoscope is attached to a wood base making it the perfect accessory for your desk! Jon Greene handmade this work of art for Chenik Scopes.

Expanded 2 mirror system, which uses a triangle of mirrors, but one side is blacked out, making a single circular design surrounded by black. Depending on the angle of the mirrors as the 2 wheels rotate the image can have a 4,5,6, all the way up to over 100 points of design! Scope is in 9”L by 1 ½”diameter tube with two 3” diameter wheels of dichroic glass. The glass in the wheels of this scope has been coated with thin layers of such exotic metals as titanium and zirconium.

Three scopes in one! Hand held 8”Lx 1 ½” d brass scope that rests on a hand finished walnut wood base with 3 unique custom wheels. The first wheel is Brazilian agate, these semi precious stones that are millions of years old are cut and polished to gem-like brilliance. Stones are chosen by artist for their striking variations in color and pattern.  With the second wheel made of artist-made millefiore pieces, pattern glass slices from canes made in his studio kilns and furnace, the way Venetians made them centuries ago.

This simple elegant scope is more than first meets the eye…Expanded two- mirror system, which uses a triangle of mirrors, but one side is blacked out, making a single circular design surrounded by black. Depending on the angle of the mirrors as the 2 wheels rotate the image can have a 4,5,6, all the way up to over 100 points of design! All  in this  9”L 1 ½ “ diameter brass tube. Two 3” diameter wheels: one of artist made millefiore glass pieces, and one of stained glass.

This is original artwork created by Sheryl Koch for her teleidoscope series titled "Fabric 2009". Sheryl uses a combination of photography and computer manipulation to create this fabulous design. Art is framed in a 2" white mat. Sheryl has signed and dated the year on corner. I love the idea of having this framed on the wall behind your teleidoscope where the art and teleidoscope work together to create a third concept of art. Finished mat piece is 12x12 and can be mailed in flat mailing envelope.

This is original artwork created by Sheryl Koch for her teleidoscope series titled "Flowers 1017". Sheryl uses a combination of photography and computer manipulation to create this fabulous design. Art is framed in a 2" white mat. Sheryl has signed and dated the year on corner. I love the idea of having this framed on the wall behind your teleidoscope where the art and teleidoscope work together to create a third concept of art. Finished mat piece is 12x12 and can be mailed in flat mailing envelope.