Coffin's first co-ordinate motion puzzle and a tricky one to boot. Made from Mahogany the six pairs slide pleasing together.The fit of this puzzle is good though one piece in particular has a chip missing from one piece. The latter couple of pictures highlight this piece.   The chip is hard to spot on the assembled puzzle when displayed in most orientations. There is no signature on the puzzle (that I can find)******************************This is one of a number of rare/collectible/hard to fi...

Packing puzzle designed by mathematician John Conway and made by Tom Lensch in multiple exotic woods.

Puzzle Box Lot x5

Pluredro's description: This is the smallest one among three kinds of Pinned Framed Burrs. It still requires 40 moves to remove the first piece from the assembled shape and because of the larger number of possible assemblies of the internal pieces, this one can be more difficult to assemble than the M sized one.The same as M, the internal pieces are made of remnants of the L sized one. The grooves on these Teak internal pieces were milled out by a CNC router for accuracy work. The surface of ...

This is a six piece garnet made from contrasting fancy woods. I have been unable to locate a makers mark but the puzzles works brilliantly with deep trapezoidal pieces (see the third picture!) It was kept with the other Coffin puzzles so may be one of Stewarts, it is consistent with his work.******************************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 wel...

Number 23 in Stewart's numbering scheme. Six dissimilar non-symmetrical pieces assemble in one way only and in one sequence. Coffin considers this one of his most satisfactory designs. One piece is inscribed "STC 1983". A difficult 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 after.  The puzzles are bein...

Boxy by László Molnár is a unique packing puzzle concept. You must pack the five simple pieces into a clever box with a rotating and connected top/bottom panel. Joined by a dowel, the top and bottom move together and therefore limit access to the interior. As the box fills with pieces, the movement of the lid is increasingly restricted. Despite multiple possible configurations, you can assemble only one in a particular order. Boxy is a fun, challenging puzzle.I'm thrilled with how this puzzle...

Lock Box is a sequential discovery puzzle box. Its simple appearance hides a very complex mechanical mechanism that requires multiple discoveries to open. No gravity moves, spinning, tapping, banging or force is necessary or allowed.I think this is one of my best designs to date. Multiple steps and discoveries are required, with knowledge of the mechanism coming in stages until the box finally opens to reveal its prize.We sourced a very rare plank of Claro Walnut for this edition of Lock Box. Cl...

“Drei Teile Dingsbums (Three Piece Wotsit)”   This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by George Bell for the International Puzzle Party 31 held in Berlin, Germany 2011   Objective / Description: Assemble the three pieces into an interlocking, symmetrical solid.    Packaging: Cardboard boxSeller's Note: This puzzle is very tight, and I have no idea how to release it.Preliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 10 kg ...

I’m offering up an assortment of 13 very nice puzzles at a low starting bid.I have added links to my Blog below each puzzle with the exception of Cast Elk.These are all New with Original Packaging!Cast Elk - Hanayama Original by Kawada - Nobuyuki Yoshigahara 1986Little Love - Alexander Magyarics by BAZhttps://paradisepuzzles.blogspot.com/2022/02/little-love-alexander-magyarics-by-baz.htmlMinisplice LE #9 of 12 - Alexander Magyarics by BAZhttps://paradisepuzzles.blogspot.com/2022/02/minispli...

“The Flag”   This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Tom Rodgers Jr. for the International Puzzle Party 25 held in Helsinki, Finland 2005   Objective / Description: The object of this sliding block puzzle is to rearrange the Finnish flag to its proper design, and at the same time for the puzzle party line to read IPP 25 (not 25      IPP).   About the puzzle: The shortest sequence has 39 steps, if the goal is fixed as in the goal picture. If, however, the ...

“Dipole Dilemma”   This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Christopher Morgan for the International Puzzle Party 25 held in Helsinki, Finland 2005   Objective / Description: Take the supplied 28 magnetic spheres and place them in the center tray so they lie completely flat. The plastic cover may not be used to keep the magnets in position as part of a solution. There are two unique solutions.   Packaging: Plastic boxPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from th...

Bill Cutler's description :"The wood used in this puzzle has two layers - one side is dark and the other side is light. The solved puzzle is a slightly skewed version of the Finnish flag. (The actual flag is a dark blue cross on a white background.) In order to make the puzzle 'work', it is necessary that none of the pieces can be turned over, so their shapes must not be mirror-symmetric, and the area to be filled also cannot be mirror symmetric. The one exception to this is the rectangle in the...

This is a four piece coordinated motion puzzle.After the end of the auction the final shipping cost will be calculated.Besides PayPal, Wise payment solution is also an option.SEPA bank transfer is also accepted (EU countries) and free.

"LochNess" 2D packing puzzle with restricted opening designed by Haym Hirsh and produced by NothingYetDesigns. Goal: Move all 9 of the pieces into the opening. When solved the pieces will lie flat below the opening and no force is needed.  If you are using force then it is not the solution. Rotations are allowed.We are clearing out some items from the office so a great time to take advantage! Please wait for final shipping costs at the end of auction before paying. No PP Fees! Paypal ...

The cartesian wallet returns for a limited time! These sold out a while back but I had several requests for them so I decided to make another batch. This time I was able to find a nicer, more supple leather that's also slightly thinner. Frankly these are tedious to make so I'm doing this one batch and once they're gone they're gone - I don't plan on making more in the immediate future. Here's the story on them...Akio and I were having a beer during IPP in Prague in 2008 and he showed me his inte...

“FIRE”   This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by George W. Hart for the International Puzzle Party 28 held in Prague, Czech Republic 2008   Objective / Description: See attached photos   Packaging: Plastic boxPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 10 kg approx $ 12.00   Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg approx $ 21.00 to Belgium, Denmark (excl. Faroe Islands and Greenland), Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and M...

“Eight L plus”   This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Diniar Namdarian for the International Puzzle Party 28 held in Prague, Czech Republic 2008   Objective / Description: Re-arrenge the eight L-shaped pieces in the frame so that the additional rectangular piece fits in as well.   Notes: 1.    The puzzle was inspired by ‘Bend the knee’ puzzle by Pieter Dekker. 2.    Only one solution is Known. Rounding the corners of puzzle pieces or using a ...

Spade Case puzzle box by Juno.  Great condition.  Solved once.

Haleslock 4 was Allard Walker's Exchange Puzzle at IPP37. The goal is to open the lock. ******************************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.  ****************************** I will be happy to combine shipping if you win multipl...