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Antique Advertising Puzzle: Numerical Mind Reader Puzzle, Patented in 1904
The Numerical Mind Reader is a sophisticated take on the classic BINARY puzzle, often referred to as magic age cards or "guess the number" puzzles. Instead of...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
22 bids Closed
70 YEAR OLD Sherms puzzle card
The "8 Point Puzzle" is Sherms' version of the classic "Star" puzzle, in which one has to slide coins (or similar objects) from one unoccupied point t...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
5 bids Closed
Vess Mystery Puzzle, 9-Piece Edge-Matching Advertising Puzzle, 60+ years old! --- TWO COPIES!
The Vess Mystery Puzzle is a 9-piece edge-matching puzzle, advertising Vess Billion Bubble Beverages, from the Whistle & Vess Beverages company in St. Louis Missouri....
Mijkel1969 (93 )
1 bid Closed
120 YEAR OLD Antique Advertising puzzle!
The 20th Century Puzzle is an advertising version of the classic 10-piece square puzzle. It was used by Standard Brands Limited of Toronto, Canada, as an advertising pr...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
5 bids Closed
L'éTé, antique French version of the classic "T" puzzle
French antique puzzles from the 1850-1930 time frame are famed for the beautiful illustrations on their cardboard box covers. "L'éTé" ("The T") is...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
1 bid Closed
70 YEAR OLD Antique Advertising puzzle from 1953!
The "New Departure Puzzle" is an extremely colorful puzzle used to advertise New Departure bicycle coaster brakes, a General Motors Corporation product. This ...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
5 bids Closed
Vess Mystery Puzzle, 9-Piece Edge-Matching Advertising Puzzle, 60+ years old! --- TWO COPIES!
The Vess Mystery Puzzle is a 9-piece edge-matching puzzle, advertising Vess Billion Bubble Beverages, from the Whistle & Vess Beverages company in St. Louis Missouri....
Mijkel1969 (93 )
5 bids Closed
For COLLECTORS only! Dime Store Classic!
EVERYONE knows the 5-piece square puzzle. Well, here is a British dime store (twopenny-halfpenny store?) version from the '50's or '60's (no later than 1965), "Fiv...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
1 bid Closed
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B. Shackman Puzzle Set from 1962 --- near MINT condition! Museum Quality!
Bertha Shackman founded the famous B. Shackman novelty company in 1895. The company's puzzle business began to flourish in the late 1940's after the founder's grandson ...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
1 bid Closed
Jeu des Manifestants, antique French version of The 8 Queens Puzzle
French antique puzzles from the 1850-1930 time frame are famed for the beautiful illustrations on their cardboard box covers. "Jeu des Manifestants" ("Th...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
1 bid Closed
Mummy in Coffin (Ex. RARE)
also know as Jumping King Tutankhamun, this is an EXTREMELY RARE puzzle made by Puzzle Makers International which is a Trademark of Bits and Pieces.This vintage puzzle is...
PuzzlingTime (64 )
12 bids Closed
Perilous Peak! Can You Get to the Top!
I just Love this Puzzle! I have had several copies, and it was a favorite in my office, young and old!Can you climb the Mountain to the top?Swivel your hole hook, bac...
ahaber (65 )
8 bids Closed
Who Owns The Octopus? Rare Logic Puzzle - Complete
Who Owns The Octopus? Rare Logic Puzzle - Solution included
nalpak (191 )
1 bid Closed
B. Shackman Puzzle Set from 1962 --- EXCELLENT condition!
Bertha Shackman founded the famous B. Shackman novelty company in 1895. The company's puzzle business began to flourish in the late 1940's after the founder's grandson ...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
16 bids Closed
The Calumet Puzzle, a classic vintage advertising puzzle
This is the earlier of the two edge-matching puzzles that the Calumet Baking Powder Company used as an advertising premium, thought to be from the 1930's according to Jac...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
1 bid Closed
Set of 4 Peg Puzzles
Set of four vintage puzzles which involve peg boards:Switch Peg Puzzle The object of this puzzle is to switch the different colored pegs to opposite sides of the board f...
RoyRedlich (38 )
1 bid Closed
Advertising Puzzle: Magic (Age) Cards
Old / antique classic binary "guess the number" puzzle, used by the New Departure Coaster Brake Company as an advertising premium. Complete with all cards and...
Mijkel1969 (93 )
13 bids Closed
3D Russian Twisty Puzzle! SAN FRANCISCO 6 Pictures
In 2000-2001 At the New York Toy Fair, I cam across these Russian Twisty Puzzles.These have Pictures attached on the Cube Faces, for a unique 3D Twisty Puzzle fun!Unknown...
ahaber (65 )
3 bids Closed
3D Russian Twisty Puzzle!
In 2000-2001 At the New York Toy Fair, I cam across these Russian Twisty Puzzles.Never played with, Original Packaging. US Shipping is $4.95 International TBD
ahaber (65 )
4 bids Closed
3D Russian Twisty Puzzle! CATS!
In 2000-2001 At the New York Toy Fair, I cam across these Russian Twisty Puzzles.These have Pictures affixed on the Cube Faces, for a unique 3D Twisty Puzzle fun!Unknown ...
ahaber (65 )
4 bids Closed
Vintage Key Maze (Free the Key)
This is a vintage puzzle with great patina known as Key Maze by Oscar Van Deventer. It is also known as “Free the Key”, “Sheriff’s Key” and “Oscar’s Key”!...
Mr_neal (51 )
10 bids Closed
Kumiki Mouse
A traditional Kumiki Mouse. The leather tail is still attached and appears original.Base on a traditional Kumiki construction.
Pottypuzzles (28 )
11 bids Closed
Rare: Sologame (1978, Netherlands)
Vintage, rare, handheld, one-player puzzle game from the Netherlands.Sologame is a solitaire strategy puzzle with black and white marbles that can flip/rotate but are lo...
TheRammer (29 )
10 bids Closed
Geo-Logic Set of Three Puzzles
Three plastic 3-D puzzles are included in this lot. Included is a brochure with solutions and the following text:All STAR-ART Geo-Logic Puzzles have 6 pieces; for each pu...
RoyRedlich (38 )
20 bids Closed
Vintage Kumiki Dog Puzzle
This vintage puzzle consists of 15 wooden pieces that fit snugly into the cardboard box. The object is to form the animal pictured on the cover by cleverly interlocking t...
RoyRedlich (38 )
13 bids Closed
Tri-N-Do-It Vintage Puzzle
Challenging vintage disassembly puzzle from the 1940s. Measures approximately 3 inches to a side and half an inch thick. Patented by John D. Boyle in 1940. The wood defin...
RoyRedlich (38 )
14 bids Closed
Stumpers Puzzle
Puzzle consists of a board with 12 holes and six pegs. Three of the pegs are dark and three are light colored. Two of the light colored pegs are short. The goal is to shu...
RoyRedlich (38 )
1 bid Closed
![The Double Cross Puzzle [418-461]](/uploads/cache/41846120191212_222209-500x500-crop.jpg)
The Double Cross Puzzle [418-461]
Six piece antique puzzle as shown. One piece engraved as shown.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to ...
HoneyBadger (183 )
6 bids Closed
![1929 Adams' Block Puzzle [418-532]](/uploads/cache/41853220191212_223105-500x500-crop.jpg)
1929 Adams' Block Puzzle [418-532]
Six piece antique puzzle as shown, believed to be from 1929. In excellent condition, with original box and insert paperwork.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION FREE BONUS PUZZLE(...
HoneyBadger (183 )
6 bids Closed
![Ellipso by Naef [410-154]](/uploads/cache/410154Ellipso20191119_140310-500x500-crop.jpg)
Ellipso by Naef [410-154]
An offering from Naef, always enjoyable to handle and play with these.Mahalo!International Shipping AVAILABLE - see Shipping tab for detailsNOTE - Winning bidder will be ...
HoneyBadger (183 )
21 bids Closed
XL-25 Electronic Vintage Puzzle
Very cool electronic puzzle - Similar to Lights Out but released before it! Tested and working. Comes with original box and packaging!
nalpak (191 )
4 bids Closed
Clown Kumiki puzzle
A vintage kumiki puzzle, sold by Shackman, but made in Japan.Complete with original instructions and the original box (some damage to box).
Pottypuzzles (28 )
1 bid Closed
Wil Strijbos - Jugo Flower
Wil Strijbos - Jugo FlowerExcellent Condition
Andrew.Fabian (15 )
38 bids Closed
Fire Iron puzzle, cast iron, 1900-1920
Fire Iron puzzle from about 1900-1920, cast iron. Weighs 1 ounce before packing.
tomjolly (119 )
7 bids Closed
The World's Puzzle, ©1886
Wood block with 36 holes. Object is to place 6 pins in such a way that no 2 pins are in the same row, column or diagonal. There is a hole in the side of the block for the...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
23 bids Closed
Krazee links endless chain puzzle
Original Krazee links endless chain puzzle<br><br>From way back, possibly even 1939, comes this very nice puzzle.<br>Complete in...
mimetag (106 )
1 bid Closed
Ferguson's Paradox
<div>This was Peter Hajek's exchange puzzle at IPP29...</div><div>it is an unusual object... &nbsp;Original design from ...
DerekBosch (159 )
15 bids Closed
Bild-A-Bike
<DIV>This is an old puzzle from Chad Valley in England. The object is to "build a bike" out of the little wire pieces enclosed. The fit is...
tomjolly (119 )
17 bids Closed
Rare Large Solid Brass 15 Slide Puzzle Henley Co England
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This is a rare and hard to find 15 slide number puzzle done in solid ...
ahaber (65 )
39 bids Closed
Vintage 3D Train Puzzle! Reiss Games Inc. NIB
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">A Classic Train Puzzle. Reiss Games Circa 1977.</SPAN>&a...
ahaber (65 )
21 bids Closed
Mazeroni Plastic Maze/Game?
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">Mazeroni. A Maze game by Mego.</SPAN></DIV>...
ahaber (65 )
29 bids Closed
Seagrams Seven 7 Crown Whiskey Puzzle Bottle
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">A Very Nice Display Piece! A Rare Seagrams Seven 7 Crown Whiskey Puzzle Bottle. In very n...
ahaber (65 )
31 bids Closed
Mystery Shapes Four Baffling Foam Puzzles!
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Brand New in Box, Never Opened! This Hard to find Binary Arts Puzzle from 1993 is designe...
ahaber (65 )
21 bids Closed
BRAIN DRAIN Vintage Pop Art Puzzle Psychedelic! 1969
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">I have a few extra of these. They are part puzzle, part art, and great...
ahaber (65 )
13 bids Closed
Ribbon Puzzle Box Designed by Akio Kamei
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt">One of the most attractive boxes designed by Akio Kamei for Bits and Pieces. Originally m...
ahaber (65 )
29 bids Closed
BRAIN DRAIN Vintage Pop Art Puzzle Psychedelic! 1969
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">I have a few extra of these. They are part puzzle, part art, and great...
ahaber (65 )
17 bids Closed
BRAIN DRAIN Vintage Pop Art Puzzle Psychedelic! 1969
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">I have a few extra of these. They are part puzzle, part art, and great...
ahaber (65 )
15 bids Closed
Gerry's Rat-Trap Puzzle; 1899 dexterity puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This is an early version of the "get the 3 'beans' into the cage" puzzle, patented Oct. 3...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
23 bids Closed
Silver Label Puzzle, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Vintage sliding block puzzle, ca. 1930, based on Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight of 1927.&...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
19 bids Closed
Line Up the Quinties, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Vintage sliding block puzzle, ca. 1940, based on the Dionne Quintuplets (born 1934). Usual Embossing Co. st...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
11 bids Closed
Gem Solitaire vintage peg puzzle, 1881
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Early (1881!) jump-a-peg puzzle is a wood block, 3/4" thick, with a carved wood handle. "...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
7 bids Closed
Radio Puzzle, glass dexterity puzzle, 1920s
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Unusual glass dexterity puzzle. It looks like an ashtray with a raised lip. There is a raised platform in t...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
11 bids Closed
Pacco Puzzle Vintage Japan HTF
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">The Pacco Puzzle. &nbsp;"The Puzzle of Puzzles. Instr...
ahaber (65 )
19 bids Closed
Prosperity Puzzle, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Vintage sliding block puzzle, 1933. Depression era sliding block puzzle reads "Our Home Land&q...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
9 bids Closed
A Yank Thru The Lines, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">"Slidem Solitaire" vintage sliding block puzzle, 1942. WWII sliding block puzzle is theme...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
1 bid Closed
Unusual Extra Large Japanese Vintage Puzzle! Mint Original Packing!
<DIV><BR><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">For me, I have never had one of these this large. Th...
ahaber (65 )
9 bids Closed
The Flying Puzzle, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Vintage sliding block puzzle, ca. 1930, based on Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight of 1927.&...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
1 bid Closed
BRAIN DRAIN Vintage Pop Art Puzzle Psychedelic! 1969
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ahaber (65 )
9 bids Closed
Frigidaire Jumble Puzzle, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This wonderful vintage, cardboard sliding block puzzle, is a premium from GM Frigidaire. (This early &l...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
1 bid Closed
Famous Fifteen Puzzle, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">"The Famous Fifteen Puzzle," No. 77, made in England. This vintage, cardboard sliding blo...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
9 bids Closed
Map of the World, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This vintage, plastic sliding block puzzle, is </span><span style="font-size:...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
7 bids Closed
Estrella Oriental y...Retiro 31?, vintage peg puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Peg puzzle made in Argentina may be from the 1950s or '60s. Inside cover shows 2 puzzles, in Spanish: Estre...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
5 bids Closed
Professor Brain's Corn Puzzle NIB
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Vintage Professor Brain's Corn Puzzle. Original box, not open.. You are given 14 pieces o...
ahaber (65 )
1 bid Closed
The Moving Puzzle, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Vintage sliding block puzzle, ca. 1930; box reads copyrighted 1927, by Frederic E. Aaron.&nbsp; Thi...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
1 bid Closed
Adams' Fifteen Puzzle, vintage sliding block puzzle
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This vintage, metal sliding block puzzle, is </span><span style="font-size: 1...
BruceWhitehill (33 )
1 bid Closed
Hand Made Large Oak Puzzle Bank. Vintage, Unique
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">A very large and heavy hand made oak puzzle bank. I have never seen another one. All 4 si...
ahaber (65 )
26 bids Closed
Puzzle Lock German?
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">A very nice example of a handmade Puzzle or Trick Lock. Perhaps German in Origin. Old. Gr...
ahaber (65 )
12 bids Closed
Pep O Mint LIFESAVERS Puzzle by Synergistics
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">A fun puzzle! Vintage! Assemble the Plastic Life Savers into a full roll!&nbsp; G...
ahaber (65 )
17 bids Closed
YOT Puzzle- Not a UFO
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Classic Yot puzzle. Can you remove the coin? Beautifully enginered and milled in Aluminum...
ahaber (65 )
4 bids Closed
Right Connections an Adult Puzzle from Springbok 1973
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">A very nice condition Springbok RIGHT CONNECTIONS circa 1973.</SPAN><...
ahaber (65 )
19 bids Closed
Points by Reiss Games
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Points is one of the Shock Absorbers... a squad of&nbsp; racy little puzzles to r...
ahaber (65 )
2 bids Closed
King Tuts Pyramid Milton Bradley 1962 Puzzle and Art! Rare!
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">A wonderful plastic puzzle in beautiful glow colors. Puzzle appears to be never or rarely...
ahaber (65 )
8 bids Closed
Jumpy by Reiss Games, Inc.
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Jumpy is one of the Nerve Wrackers... a nusty group of puzzlers that promise to psych you...
ahaber (65 )
6 bids Closed
Samson Mystery Pig Mystify your Friends with this Amazing Puzzle
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">OK, while technically not a "puzzle", it does market itself as a puzzle...
ahaber (65 )
1 bid Closed
R.B. RICE SAUSAGE PIG PUZZLE
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">What else can I say? A take apart/assemble vintage white Pig!&nbsp;&nbsp;...
ahaber (65 )
1 bid Closed
Nervous Breakdown 1968 Mirror Puzzle by
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Very nice condition Kohners Nervous Breakdown 1968 with original attached cardboard blist...
ahaber (65 )
1 bid Closed