Vintage Brass Kaleidoscope, "Lucida With Wooden Base " By Van Cort Instruments. Era of 1988. In Near Mint Condition, brass is in excellent condition. Features separate turning dry cell chamber. At one time Van Cort Instruments were one of the top Kaleidoscope manufacturers in America until they closed their Business in the mid-1990s. The Lucida was one of the first kaleidoscopes they produced. This kaleidoscope was made in the 1980's era. This beautiful brass kaleidoscope is 5" long and 1 5/16" in diameter. The base is 4" long, 1 1/4" wide and 7/8" tall.
What a wonderful find to find this Lucida in such a near-mint condition. Good condition for a 1988 kaleidoscope.