From: Studio Odiham, Hampshire UK Tel +44 (0)1256 395019 [email protected]

To: Retail customers

1. Background, artist and studio information (p2)

2. Products, pictures and descriptions (pp3-17)  Limited series (p3)  Open series (p8) Incl. “Palmtop” and Miniature ranges)  “The 3rd Dimension” (p12)

3. Retail pricing (p19)

Frank Higgins/ January 2017

1 `` 1. Artist and Studio Information- Janet & Frank Higgins

We design and build our Kaleidoscopes in our small studio in Hampshire, UK. Our principal medium is Stained Glass, reflecting our wide experience in that field. We “discovered” contemporary Kaleidoscopes during a visit to USA in the mid 1990’s. These appealed to Frank’s background as a scientist and engineer and to Janet’s training and experience as a colourist and designer. We believe that we are the only serious Kaleidoscope artists working in UK. Every single piece is handmade personally by us (not contracted out to be produced on a large scale).

Our primary aim is to create Kaleidoscopes which will provide stunning, magical images, whatever the design. All our ‘scopes incorporate high-quality front-silvered mirror which, while difficult to work with, is essential to produce the clean multiple images. Where necessary, we incorporate magnification into the viewing train to ensure ease of focus on the image. In the objects which are viewed through the Kaleidoscope, we incorporate a range of exotic glasses and materials. These include iridescent and dichroic glass, fused and lampworked glass elements made in our own studio, Muranese millefiori, glass etc.

We balance this concentration on image with a simple, attractive exterior appearance, after all our ‘scopes will spend much of their life being looked at, rather than looked into. We try to bring as much innovation as possible to the production of the images while not allowing this to interfere with the basic aims. Our pieces are built with the intention that they will last a lifetime and become “heirlooms of the future”

Our access to a wide range of the best art glasses means that we can produce most of our designs in a range of exterior colours. We can custom-build larger and more elaborate instruments on a commission basis. We can also repair or rebuild damaged instruments originating from our own studio and in many cases, those from other sources.

Our work is distributed principally through galleries in UK, We are known also to collectors internationally and supply galleries in North America and Japan. We are Full Members of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen, members of the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society (USA) and our work is featured in “The Kaleidoscope Collector’s Guide” and “The Kaleidoscope Book” (online) Two of our designs won awards at the prestigious International Exhibition “Kaleidoscopes 200 Years” in 2016. Frank is leader of, and a major contributor to the online “Kaleidoscope Builder’s Knowledge Base” www.groups.yahoo.com/group/kbkb with a worldwide membership of over 700 makers, collectors and kaleidoscope aficionados.

2 `` 3. Products

Our output falls into several main categories:

Limited series Glass Kaleidoscopes, comprising several different types of Kaleidoscope, distinguished by type of object or image and with two levels of complexity in some cases.

“The 3rd Dimension” Introduced in 2008/09 and extended progressively since then, this is a range of highly innovative and unconventional kaleidoscopes, producing images with a strongly 3-dimensional appearance

Open series Glass Kaleidoscopes, produced to the same optical standards as the limited series, but generally simpler in design. Includes the “Palmtop” and “Mini” ranges

One-off, prototype and commission pieces.

NB Additions are made to this programme quite frequently; please ask for details. Our picture album website at http://www.picturetrail.com/kaleidoscopesg contains a much larger range of pictures of all our kaleidoscopes, both external and internal images, plus video clips.

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Limited-series Kaleidoscopes

Cathedralscope – “Gothic” and Special version Wheelscope – “Renaissance” and Special version, “ChorusLine” produces an unusual, freize-like image Oil cell ‘scope – “Baroque” and Special version Tumblescope – “Rococo” Plus recent additions: Barrelscope, and “Max_Mandala”,a highly versatile multi- object ‘scope and most recently “Globescope”. Each piece is engraved with signature, production number and limited series number “Special” models are distinguished by added decorative accents, interchangeable objects and/or dual mirror systems. Each type is available in a wide range of glass colours and textures for the exterior.

Series of each type limited to 99 pieces or 49 pieces (“Special” models)

“Gothic” Cathedralscope. 2-mirror, giving 7- or 9-point mandala. Object is hand-rotated conical barrel, comprising 50 - 60 individual glass elements. Freestanding. Dimensions 20 x 6 x 4.5cm

“Gothic” special. External decorative element. Twin mirror systems, 2-mirror plus 3-mirror.

Object is hand-rotated cylindrical barrel comprising around 60 individual glass elements.

Object is reversible, giving second set of images for each mirror system. Freestanding.

Dimensions 22 x 6.5 x 5 cm approx

“Renaissance ” wheelscope. 2-mirror giving 14-side/7-point mandala image. Object is twin hand -rotated wheels, #1 providing the detail in the image, #2 providing varying background colour and texture. Many designs of wheel available (Will also take tumblewheel in place of twin wheels). Matching glass presentation stand. Dimensions 20 x 8 x 7.5cm approx

4 `` “Renaissance” Special. 2-mirror, 7-point mandala-type image (or 3-mirror 30/60/90) Objects are twin hand -rotated wheels plus interchangeable tumblewheel, giving second set of images. Matching glass presentation stand which also acts as holder of interchangeable wheel(s). Dimensions 20 x 8 x 8 cm approx (when on stand)

Barrel ‘scope : 2-mirror/5 or 6-point mandala. Object is large rotating glass drum on lateral axle with exotic glass elements drifting in oil. Image continues to change for considerable period after the drum is stopped. Freestanding. Dimensions 20 x 5.0 x 4.5cm approx. (there is a smaller (15 cm. version also)

“Baroque” oil cellscope: Two-mirror cell giving 14-side/5, 6 or 7-point mandala image. Object is hand-rotated, oil-filled vial containing dichroic, lampworked and fused glass elements plus millefiori and glass jewels. Freestanding. Dimensions 19 x 3.5 x 8cm approx

5 `` “Chorus Line”: A tumblescope providing a highly unusual image in the form of a frieze of repeating images, with a definite Art Nouveau feel. Tumblechamber contains a large number of handmade lampworked glass shapes created in our studio. Size 18 x 7.5 x 7.5cm approx. (There are smaller versions in the “Palmtop” and “Miniature” ranges)

“Rococo” tumblescope: 3-mirror system giving rectangular image array. Object is hand- rotated tumblewheel containing fused and lampworked glass elements, plus millefiori, jewels, dichroic glass shapes etc. Freestanding. Dimensions 18 x 6 x 6cm approx

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“Max_Mandala”: The most versatile kaleidoscope in our range. This is a dual-image kaleidoscope with 3 interchangeable objects of different types. The two image systems are i. a two-mirror giving a 5- or 6-point mandala and ii. a 3-mirror 30/60/90 degree giving a perfectly tiled, repeating 6-point image. The 3 objects are i. a heavy brass tumblewheel with exotic glass contents, ii. a similar wheel but oil-filled giving a slow- tumbling action and iii. a pair of fixed-element wheels including dichroic and textured glass and other media. A matching cradle stores the wheels not currently in use. Overall dimensions 18 x 7 x 10 cm (incl. cradle)

Globescope : This unique ‘scope features a hand-made oil-filled globe containing lampworked glass elements. 3-mirror system giving repeating rectangular or hexagonal im age, which continues to move after the globe has stopped rotating. Freestanding. Dimensions 20 x 6 x 4cm

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Open series Glass Kaleidoscopes: Each piece initialled and numbered

“Starburst” wandscope: 3-mirror system giving repeating 7, 8 or 9-point image. Object is swirled oil-filled wand/tube(s) producing a dynamic image – coloured cascades punctuated by intense flashes of light. Available in 3 sizes: Standard – triangular body, 15cm wand; Twin – rectangular body, two 15cm wands. Large – rectangular body, 23cm double-helix wand. Each type has a matching glass display stand. Body 17-18cm in length (small, twin) and 19-20cm (lg).

Marblescope: 3-mirror system giving repeating 6-side image. Object is hand-blown spiral-filament marble. Freestanding. Dimensions 13 x3 x 3cm approx

8 `` Teleidoscope. In this variant of the Kaleidoscope, instead of viewing a glass wheel or chamber, the outside world is the object, focussed through a crystal ball. One sees multiple kaleidoscopic images of whatever the the ‘scope is pointed towards. Hexagonal body, approx 21 x 4.5 cm.

Dreamscope: Launched in November 2012, the viewing object is an optically modified acrylic sphere, mounted so that it can rotate in any direction. The 3-mirror system is equilateral. The resultant images contain intense colours and change with both movement of the object and changes in external illumination. Hexagonal body approx 20 x 4.5 cm

9 `` “Palmtop” range. Scaled-down from the full-size kaleidoscopes but with the same high standard of optical system . 2-mirror system giving 5, 6 or 7 point mandala image. Object can be twin rotating wheels, a stained glass cone containing 40 or so facets, or a domed tumblewheel containing lampworked glass elements. Approx dimensions 14 x 6.5 x 6 cm. Exterior colours vary.

Wheelscope Cathedralscope Tumblescope

Recent additions to the “Palmtop” range are “Pointahedron” and “ChorusLine”. These are of similar size to the other models

10 `` The miniature range: This range represents a further scaling-down of several of our classes of kaleidoscope. The bodies are typically 6-7cm long; the objects are similar to those of the larger kaleidoscopes but with less complexity. The optical components, while scaled down, are of the same high standard as those in the full-size range. The eyepieces include optical quality glass lenses of a strength which permits comfortable viewing and a startlingly large image. Freestanding. Dimensions: 10 x 3.5 x 3.5cm approx. Exterior colours/textures vary.

Mini Wheelscope: 2 or 3-mirror system. Object is twin hand-rotated wheels, #1 translucent millefiori giving image detail, #2 coloured glass bands giving background colour.

Mini Tumblescope: Similar in shape to the mini wheelscope but with a handmade tumblewheel containing micro-lampworked glass elements. Can produce images of amazing complexity for the size of kaleidoscope.

Recent additions to the Miniature range include “Chorusline” and “Pointahedron” (seen here with the “Palmtop” and full size versions)

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Kaleidoscopes producing unconventional images with a strong 3-dimensional appearance. This is the cutting edge of kaleidoscope development. Some of these image forms are unique in the world. Editions limited to 25 or 49. Exterior colours/textures will vary.

“Geodesic” . Tapered 3-mirror equilateral system giving 3-dimensional image of spherical appearance, surrounded by spherical shells in the form of coloured geodesic lattice. Object is a glass tumblewheel or twin image wheels, #1 comprising diverse elements giving image detail, #2 providi ng varying background colour and texture. Dimensions 22 x 7 x 7 cm approx. Series limited to 49.

“Pointahedron” This innovative kaleidoscope produces a 3-dimensional image in the form of a high-order polyhedron with a point on each face. The object is either a pair of image wheels or a large tumblechamber. Dimensions 22 x 8 x 8 cm approx. Series limited to 49.

“Supernova”. The image from this unconventional wandscope resembles an exploding multicoloured star, against a dark background. The movement of the star is punctuated by little flashes of light. The object is a cluster of 3 oil-filled wands of different colours. The

‘scope is approximately 20 cm. in length. Series limited to 49.

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“Torus” (upper) and “Carousel” (lower) “Torus” (18 x 8 x 5 cm) has a single transverse cylinder. The toroidal (ring-shaped) image rotates about itself. “Carousel” (approx 20 x 10 x 7 cm) has two separate objects, a transverse cylinder plus a pair of glass wheels . The two regions of the image move in different senses. In both, the cylinder object can be provided as either oil-filled or dry-tumble

“Beachball” presents an unusual image in the form of a segmented sphere on a tilted axis, in which the detail appears or disappears at the North Pole as the object globe is rotated. The sphere is suspended in dark space. The ‘scope is 16 x 10 x 5cm approx.

Series limited to 25

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“St Basil” This design won a top award at the international exhibition “Kaleidoscopes – 200 Years” in Washington DC 2016 The inspiration for the image comes from the spectacular Onion Domes of St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow. The dome is a segmented sphere with moving detail, while the spire, column and surrounding collar are intensely coloured, but static. The object is an oil-filled glass globe. Dimensions 18 x 12 x 7cm approx

“Cube” Image is a patterned cube against a dark background. The object can be either a tumblewheel or a pair of glass wheels. Dimensions: 23 x 9 x 9 cm approx. Also available as “Hypercube” of similar form in which the image is of multiple cubes, viewed from different angles. Series limited to 25.

14 `` “Diabolo” A tumblescope which produces a double-cone image, resembling the well-known diabolo wheel. Dimensions 18 x 8 x 8cm approx. Series limited to 25.

“Sphere”. The image from this tumblescope is a multi-faceted sphere suspended against a dark background. Dimensions 18 x 8 x 8cm approx. Series limited to 49

“The Egg” Another unconventional tumblescope, producing a strongly 3- dimensional, egg-shaped (or ovoid) image. Dimensions 18 x 8 x 8cm approx. Series limited to 25.

15 `` “Diamonds” and “Pearls” (aka “Globes”) More unorthodox designs – these produce multiple repeats of the basic image. “Diamonds” uses a tumblewheel while “Pearls” views an oil-filled globe. Both 20 x 8 x 7cm.

“Obelisk” Another take on the spherical-seeming image – this time from an equilateral tapered 4-mirror system. The ‘scope is designed to stand upright when not in use and features an oil-filled “capstan”-type object chamber. Dimensions 16cm (height/length) x 7 x 7 cm approx.

16 `` 3 Retail Price

Retail Price Group 2 – Open Retail Price Group 1 – limited £ editions editions £

"Gothic" Cathedralscope 228 "Starburst” Wandscope 115 “Starburst” Large 143 Gothic Special 298 "Starburst - twin 143 "Renaissance" Wheelscope 228 Marblescope 84 "Renaissance” special 298 “Palmtop” Tumblescope 141 “Chorus Line” 228 “Palmtop” wheelscope 148 "Baroque" Oil cellscope 228 “Palmtop” cathedralscope 165 "Baroque” special 298 “Palmtop” Barrelscope 175 176 “Palmtop” Chorusline & "Rococo" Tumblescope 155 pointahedron Globescope 228 Dichroscope 145 235 Mini – wheelscope & Barrelscope (Lg) 112 tumblescope 365 Mini chorusline & “Max_Mandala” 125 pointahedron “Obelisk” 188 Teleidoscope 128 Teleidoscope (small) 79 Dreamscope 139

Group 1a – Retail Price The 3rd Dimension £ “Geodesic” wheelscope 228 “Pointahedron”/ glass 228 wheels or tumblechamber Prices include postage and insurance to UK 275 “The Egg” addresses and are firm for 3 months from the “Cube” 275 date of this proposal. Thereafter, subject to “Hypercube” 315 change. “Torus” 245 “Carousel” 315 Shipping and insurance outside UK charged “St Basil” 365 at cost. “Beachball” 265 “Diabolo” 245 Payment: Before delivery, by UK cheque (to “Supernova” 185 F J Higgins), electronic transfer or PayPal “Sphere” 228 “Diamonds” 245 “Pearls”/”Globes” 275 “Obelisk” 195

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