This vintage kaleidoscope is marked Ikecho #110, and is also marked “Made In Japan”. One side of the tube has a policeman, the other side has a prisoner. It stands 7.5 inches tall and is 2 inches round. The sections turn with ease. When turned, the inside has what I would call a floral design.
I think it’s in great condition. There are some white spots showing, mainly on the policemans blue uniform. There is some color discoloration on the metal top.
As for the age, I can only guess 1950s to 1960s. I tried to research the name Ikecho to see what dates they were in business, but could find nothing. I purchased it at an estate sale, so there was no one to ask about it’s history.
Buyer to pay USPS First Class Mail Package delivery charges of $6.45.
SPECIAL NOTE about SHIPPING CHARGES: Twice yearly and again in November for the holiday season (so 3 times each year) the postal service increases shipping charges. Previously, shipping charges were based on weight and zip code. Now, the postal service has divided the United States in to 8 zones and all packages are charged by weight, size, and destination zone. This year's increases have added an additional 1.36 cents to up to $4.03 on packages. I try to absorb some of the new charges and haven't increased my shipping charges in three years. This year, unfortunately, I have to increase the shipping. I'll try to keep it reasonable and even absorb some of the changes when possible.
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INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES
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