Antique Magic Lantern Slide Mechanical Kaleidoscope jack I found a near twin

I found a near twin of this piece sold online

and very charming

painted fabulous bright colors (painted on both sides)

and I really love the fully rounded "ears" on it that really make it look just like a Mickey Mouse silhouette

It would be lovely at the center of the dinner table

Antique Magic Lantern Slide Mechanical Kaleidoscope jack I found a near twinI've always found kaleidoscopes pretty magical, and even better one's you don't have to look through a scope to see. Turning the handle here rotates one of two colorful round glass slides, making kaleidoscopic patterns as it shifts in relation to the static one. Just a lovely thing, especially great set near a window to hold to the light for optimal viewing. Overall: 7 3 4" long including handle. Kaleidoscope glass is 1 3 4" in diameter. Very good