Another rare Coffin original (see my other listings).  Stewart's compendium shows he made ten in 1973, though curiously this one is inscribed "STC 1983" I suspect a typo crept into his compendium. Only 10 were made and I can find no record of a Coffin original version having previously been available at auction.******************************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 wi...

Another rare Coffin original (see my other listings).  This copy of The General is likely made of Honduras Mahogany as mentioned in Coffin's AP-ART compendium.  It is an imposing puzzle standing just under 12 cm and another classic/tricky Coffin design. One piece (pictured) is inscribed with "STC 1985" - I think it a 5, after 3 decades the final digit has faded a little! The puzzle fits well and is a fun solve!******************************This is one of a number of rare/collectible/hard to fi...

A classic coffin design. Six pieces assemble in a co-ordinate motion and the puzzle opens and closes like a rosebud. It can be assembled in other configurations. The movement on this copy is good though a little tight to begin with when the pieces have greatest contact with each other. It comes complete with the re-moveable retaining pin which allows it to be almost fully opened without collapse. I am not 100% certain but believe this to be a Wenge/Mahogany version made by Pelikan in 2005. I've...

Matchbox was Peter Hajek's exchange puzzle at IPP27. The design by Frank Chambers and Ken Stevens was based on idea by Peter.   It is made from Corean and Brass, consequently it has a nice heft to it. Comes in original velvet pouch with information card and (sealed) solution.******************************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 be...

A nice looking copy of Coffin's Convolution puzzle.  A design that everyone should own!   This is puzzle solves well but the first piece out is a little loose, with encouragement it will fall out under it's own weight. The final 3 or 4 pieces are slightly tight. Nevertheless this is a good copy of a classic design.  There are no makers marks and, as this is a design that has been reproduced by many crafters, not one where I have been able to determine the maker. The cubies are exactly 3/4 in...

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 an...

No maker's mark on this one but I am virtually certain this is Eric's 2008 version of Simon Nightingales One Piece Packing Puzzle. It is finely made and works superbly.  Please see my other listings for a Simon Nightingale original exchange version of this puzzle.******************************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 aft...

A superb puzzle box, in superb condition. Crafted by Peter Wiltshire only 30 of these boxes were made in Walnut.As the name suggests this box was designed for storing business cards.The mechanism on this one works perfectly, I have had fun opening it dozens of times! As you'll see from the pictures Peter has signed this one on the inside and it is number #3.******************************This is one of a number of rare/collectible/hard to find puzzles that I (Steve Nicholls) am selling on behalf ...

This box, made in 2011, comes in excellent condition in original packaging with original documentation. There are no noticeable imperfections from manufacture or usage.  More information on the puzzle is available here : https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/rf-30/The fit is good, if anything very fractionally loose, but this has the benefit that no force was required in discovering any of the moves.******************************This is one of a number of rare/collectible/hard to find puzzles tha...

A fantastic and, for me, difficult 5 piece puzzle designed by Osanori Yamamoto and crafted by Tom Lensch. This is a high move puzzle for more details see https://puzzlewillbeplayed.com/651Ring/PairRings/  The puzzle has a slightly loose fit but this has no impact on the solution and makes it a pleasure to solve as the pieces glide into place on each move.One piece is marked with Tom's stamp, it has been made with half inch voxels.******************************This is one of a number of rare/co...

Three Bunnies : Stewart Coffin design #118. Three dissimilar pieces go together in co-ordinate motion. Jerry Slocum used the Stewart Coffin copy of this puzzle as his exchange at IPP-18, this is the Bits and Pieces copy.  Definitely functional and it is a fun, simple little puzzle to solve.   Comes in original box with documentation******************************This is one of a number of rare/collectible/hard to find puzzles that I (Steve Nicholls) am selling on behalf of Ethel Brokenshire. T...

Rainer produced two version of this stainless steel lock. One with copper rivets and one with Aluminium Rivets. It is smaller and lighter than most of his other locks, only 48 mm tall. This lock comes complete with original packaging ******************************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 li...

T9 Popplock by Rainer Popp - you should know what this is. This lock comes complete with original packaging. There are a few superficial scratches and finger prints marks  on the puzzle which are visible upon close inspection, the photos and lighting make them more pronounced. They will disappear with a light polish/clean.   This is a heavy lock around 1.25kg.******************************This is one of a number of rare/collectible/hard to find puzzles that I (Steve Nicholls) am selling on be...

T2 Popplock by Rainer Popp - you should know what this is. This lock is missing it's original packaging but comes complete with the usual manual/instructions.  To be honest I do not even know if Rainer was shipping his early locks in the same straw filled boxed. There are a few superficial marks  and a light patina on the puzzle which are visible upon close inspection, the photos and lighting make them more pronounced. They will disappear with a light polish/clean.   ************************...

Haleslock 3 : Not much to be said, You should know what this is. Peter Hajek exchanged Haleslock 3 at IPP 37 in Paris.The lock comes complete with information slip (slightly creased)The lock is in excellent working condition but does show some slight staining around the rivets. This is entirely down to the original manufacture before Mr Hales got his hands on it and added some of his special sauce. It may polish out by equally the look definitely emphasise the fact that Haleslock 3, like it's si...

Shane's first lock design that he produced for sale (earlier designs were made in very limited numbers and typically gifted to his friends).  Comes complete with the original information slip from Shane. ******************************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 pri...

You don't get huge numbers of impossible object puzzles at IPP exchanges but this is one of them. A steel ball forever trapped in a poplar cage with no way to escape and no (easy) explanation how it got in there. The puzzle comes in it's original box with a number of humorous solutions on the accompanying information sheet (in English and on the reverse in Japanese). This was, of course, Robert Sandfield's exchange puzzle at IPP 24 in TokyoI've marked the function as perfect, neither too loose n...

A serially interlocking Coffin design made by Wayne Daniel with six pieces and a locking dowel to form a cube. The puzzle is in good condition, though the locking dowel is loose, it will fall out due to it's on weight and gravity.  Turn the puzzle through 90 degrees and all is good in the world again (or display it in space)******************************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 k...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by John Moores for the International Puzzle Party 34 held in London, UK 2014   The category for this puzzle is Sequential Movement, but it can also be counted as a Take-apart puzzle / Trick or secret opening puzzle.   The puzzle has never been taken apart before and is new from the moment I received it at the IPP.   The puzzle is winner of the Grand Jury prize IPP Design Competition 2015   Goal:Find the Queen's crown and Big BenSee...

“Bastille EscapeRing”   This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Goetz Schwandtner for the International Puzzle Party 37 held in Paris, France 2017   Objective / Description: Roll the two rings from the star shaped holes off the puzzle using the various other holes. Move sliding pieces where required.   Packaging: Cardboard boxPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 10 kg approx $ 12.00   Europe 1: fro...