Bidder | Amount | Date |
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b****a 35 | USD 133.00 | 09/18/2022 11:31:53 |
a****w 32 | USD 123.00 | 09/18/2022 11:31:17 |
b****a 35 | USD 114.00 | 09/18/2022 11:31:17 |
a****w 32 | USD 60.00 | 09/17/2022 23:51:49 |
a****l 13 | USD 55.00 | 09/17/2022 23:51:49 |
a****w 32 | USD 50.00 | 09/14/2022 00:00:35 |
159-A in Stewart's numbering scheme. Five pairs of pieces are joined and this puzzle has a tricky disassembly. The note in the box this comes from suggest it was made by Eric and I'm inclined to agree. Eric made 40 of these in 2008 (https://cubicdissection.com/products/seven-piece-improved-hexsticks) this looks like the Paduak version. As Eric said at the time "Mr. Coffin called this the optimal design of the various Hexsticks varieties. It has a single solution which is serially interlocking and even contains a tricky non-linear move. Moderate to difficult to solve, and a lot of fun.". I've disassembled this one and have been unable to find a signature but I am not aware of anyone else ever having made this design (aside from Stewart Coffin of course!)
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This is one of a number of rare/collectible/hard to find puzzles that I (Steve Nicholls) am selling on behalf of Ethel Brokenshire. Those who knew Laurie will understand how well these have been looked after. The puzzles are being listed with modest starting prices, please bid generously.
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I will be happy to combine shipping if you win multiple items.