Description of the object
Antique toy "The Kaleidoscopic Color-Top" by John Gorham, patented in 1858.
Toy for demonstrating the persistence of vision.
Circa 1860.
This toy features a wooden disc with an insertable center axle and a throwing handle.
With 19 discs and 6 shapes.
With original box.
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Collections of 19th century photographs and photographic processes, rare cameras, primitive cinematographic devices, scientific, technical, acoustic, optical, electrical or astronomical devices or toys. We offer you an opinion, a council, an expertise of your objects or your collections. We invite you to visit us at 16 rue de Vaugirard in Paris in the 6th arrondissement, between the Luxembourg Gardens and Saint Germain des Prés. We are there from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
We buy for private collectors, institutions and museums
Collections of photographs and photographic processes from the 19th century, rare cameras, early cinematographic apparatus, scientific, technical, acoustic, optical, electrical or astronomical instruments and optical toys. We offer advice, information and a valuation of individual objects or entire collections. You are invited to visit us at 16 rue de Vaugirard in the 6th arrondissement, Paris, between the Jardin du Luxembourg and Saint Germain des Prés. We are open from 2pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday.