Sheryl Koch Brass Eclipse Kaleidoscope

Description

Sheryl Koch Brass Eclipse Kaleidoscope has a 3 mirror system that gives the image a quilted look based on a central mandala with a 3 point star. The barrel is 8 “ long made from a high shine brass creating a very rich look. There are two 3.5” diameter wheels which are made up of textured glass, stained glass and have small trinkets and beads fused on which adds to the diversity in images. The image in this scope is very crisp and clear. The 2” brass eyepiece is lacquered brass to resist tarnish. Sheryl Koch dates and signs all her scopes etched at barrel under wheels.

The unusual base on this scope gives it a very unique architectural look crafted in the hardwood of walnut.

Sheryl uses the finest materials available to create her wonderful kaleidoscopes. One of the trademarks of her varied line is having two wheels to turn at the end of the body. The wheels can be made with stained glass, agate stories, glass jewels, and fused glass (‘hot’ glass). Some wheels are a combination of the above, but because there are two wheels, there is almost and endless combination of beautiful and Intricate visions. Each kaleidoscope contains a front surface optical mirror to create beautiful visions without distortion.

The trademark of Koch Kaleidoscopes is precision optics, handcrafted in America with the highest quality materials. Each kaleidoscope is signed and dated by Sheryl Koch.

Sheryl Koch has been active in the Kaleidoscope Renaissance since 1980. Her goal has been to design and make kaleidoscopes that are beautiful to look at on the outside, and even more beautiful to look through. Each Kaleidoscope is a unique collectible, that with proper care will be treasured for generations. Sheryl is well known for her brass turning-wheel kaleidoscopes.

She is the daughter of kaleidoscope pioneer Janice Chesnik and have a brother and sister who share in her love of kaleidoscope art . Sheryl employs the wheel design of kaleidoscopes that her and her mother first developed in the 1980’s. She is credited with originating the double-image “Gemini” which featured a four mirror system, and also the surprising “Eclipse” image. Kaleidoscopes have been a family venture that has been a wonderful world to raise her daughter. Sheryl Koch has been a full-time glass and kaleidoscope artist since 1980 and is Studio Assistant for the Folk School’s glass program. Her work is featured nationally and internationally in galleries, museums, and kaleidoscope books. . Born and raised in the Southwest, she moved to Brasstown NC in 2004, where she continues her work of many colors, which has expanded into enameling.