Sheryl Koch (Born 1956) American, Brass and Wood Kaleidoscope. The viewing piece with two wheels at the end can detach from the main wood block, and is signed and dated 2012 by the artist. The block itself has an oval opening where a third wheel is mounted and can spin independently, making the work whimsical and decorative as well as functional. Label on underside. 

Size: 7 x 2 1/4 x 5 in. 

Sheryl Koch (Born 1956) is an American glass artist widely recognized for her exquisite handmade kaleidoscopes, raised in the Southwest and the daughter of the late kaleidoscope pioneer Janice Chesnik. Active since the 1970s, she pioneered the use of interactive wheel-turn designs, incorporating stained glass, brass fittings, and liquid-filled object chambers to produce intricate, ever-changing geometric patterns. Since opening a full-time studio in Brasstown, North Carolina in 2004, her handcrafted creations have become celebrated by collectors globally for their seamless blend of fine metalworking, optics, and vibrant glass artistry.

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