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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...

USD 91.00
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...

USD 11.77
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....

USD 13.00
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...

USD 35.77
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...

USD 13.00
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 ...

USD 24.77
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....

USD 16.00
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...

USD 13.00
Mijkel1969 (93 )

1 bid   Closed

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 ...

USD 54.00
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...

USD 18.00
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...

USD 56.00
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...

USD 46.00
ahaber (65 )

8 bids   Closed

Who Owns The Octopus? Rare Logic Puzzle - Complete

Who Owns The Octopus? Rare Logic Puzzle - Solution included

USD 48.00
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 ...

USD 64.00
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...

USD 13.00
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...

USD 9.99
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...

USD 36.00
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...

USD 19.00
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

USD 16.00
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 ...

USD 16.00
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”!...

USD 21.11
Mr_neal (50 )

10 bids   Closed

Kumiki Kangaroo

A traditional Kumiki Kangaroo.

USD 32.00
Pottypuzzles (28 )

5 bids   Closed

Kumiki Mouse

A traditional Kumiki Mouse. The leather tail is still attached and appears original.Base on a traditional Kumiki construction.

USD 38.00
Pottypuzzles (28 )

11 bids   Closed

Kumiki Pig

A traditional Pig Kumiki

USD 15.00
Pottypuzzles (28 )

1 bid   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...

USD 47.00
TheRammer (29 )

10 bids   Closed

Contack

This set of 36 triangular tiles was copyrighted by Parker Brothers in 1939. Although the instructions say it is a (domino-like) game for 2 to 7 players, there are also ru...

USD 4.99
RoyRedlich (38 )

1 bid   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...

USD 191.00
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...

USD 37.00
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...

USD 32.00
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...

USD 4.99
RoyRedlich (38 )

1 bid   Closed

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 ...

USD 35.00
HoneyBadger (183 )

6 bids   Closed

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(...

USD 35.00
HoneyBadger (183 )

6 bids   Closed

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 ...

USD 55.00
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!

USD 56.00
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).

USD 75.00
Pottypuzzles (28 )

1 bid   Closed

Wil Strijbos - Jugo Flower

Wil Strijbos - Jugo FlowerExcellent Condition

USD 930.00
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.

10.00
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...

16.00
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...

30.00
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...  Original design from ...

47.00
DerekBosch (159 )

15 bids   Closed