About Chesnik Scopes
Chesnik Scopes
Fine handcrafted kaleidoscopes since 1980
Cozy Baker, world renowned kaleidoscope expert, referred to the Chesniks in her book, Kaleidoscope Artistry, as among the first and finest artists to popularize the wheeled kaleidoscope, and collectors worldwide agree.
Janice and Ray Chesnik started Chesnik Scopes in 1980, and Janice's son, Jon Greene, joined them in 1990. They offer a full line of brass- and chrome-plated scopes using the highest quality front-surface mirrors and a variety of beautiful materials in their handmade wheels. Each scope features a magnifying lens for the clearest optics.
In 2007, Jon took over the business, allowing his folks to enjoy their much deserved semi-retirement. In 2010, Jon and his wife Suzanne, opened their store, Cape Kaleidoscopes, in Mashpee, Mass. Jon is the Artist-in-Residence, and he can often be seen creating the fascinating wheels of his scopes right at the front window for people to watch! He keeps up with his 120+ wholesale accounts throughout the U.S., and parts of Canada and Japan, and Suzanne runs the store.
The creativity of Janice and Ray is still present in Chesnik Scopes.
They create the millefiore glass pieces featured in the Fiesta line of
scopes. In addition, Janice still makes all the “mirror systems” that
are placed in the tubes of the scopes.
Every Chesnik Scope style is signed and dated by Jon, and each comes with its own wooden base or pedestal. The brass and chrome finishes couldn’t be easier to care for, because they will never tarnish. These vibrant scopes make ideal gifts for men as well as women, and are suitable for any occasion, even as corporate gifts. Chesnik Scopes are among the best-selling scopes on the market. They’re truly collector pieces. Available in a wide price range, they will provide the owner with many years of viewing enjoyment as “interactive art”.
Chesnik scopes are available at fine galleries worldwide, including
Cape Kaleidoscopes, 12 Market St, Mashpee Commons, Mashpee, MA. Toll-free: 877-319-0661. capekaleidoscopes@hotmail.com
To find a gallery closer to you, see our Galleries page.
Jon Greene and Chesnik Scopes were featured in
the 2010 holiday issue of Cape Cod Life Magazine.
To read that fantastic article, click here:
