Part 12 - Puzzling Objects

Lots np1-14


Lot np1 - Tetra Loop
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $34
Designed and manufactured: Pentangle?

Size: 9x9x6cm

Notes: 16 identical tetrahedra, connected on edge in flexible loop.

Lot np2 - 2x2 Cube Snake
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $2
Designed and manufactured: unknown

Size: 4x4x4cm

Notes: 8-piece cube snake. Connections for the 6 middle pieces are all 90° elbows. Pieces threaded with a single elastic string.

Lot np3 - No Lot
     
 
Lot np4 - Hypercard
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $23
Source: Kim Iles

Size: 10x8x4cm

Notes: Bottom includes inscription to David Bruce.

Lot np5 - Memory Wire
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $11
Designed and manufactured: Innovative Tech. International

Length: 53cm

Notes: Wire returns to original shape (shown) when heated. Notes included.

Lot np6 - Elbow Pipe Snake
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $5
Size: 13cm

Notes: Pieces held together by internal rubber bands

Lot np7 - Optical Illusion Cards
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $6
Designed and manufactured: General Biscuits België

Size: 9x7cm

Notes: 52 cards with optical illusions. NOT a standard deck.

Lot np8 - Inside-out Banknotes
Est. value: $1.01 Current bid: $21
Designed and manufactured: unknown

Size: various

Notes: 2 banknotes (US$1 and 2000 Pesos) with impossible loops and folds.

Lot np9 - Top in a Box
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $0
Notes: Seven tops; does not appear to be the original set. Box is cracked and broken.
Lot np10 - Impossible Bamboo Knot
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $68
Designed and manufactured: unknown

Length: 32cm

Lot np11 - Ellipso
Est. value: $50 Current bid: $46
Designed and manufactured: Naef

Size: 16x16cm (as photographed)

Lot np12 - Ikebana Ornamental Display
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $10
Designed and manufactured: Prosford Industries (NZ)

Size: 11x9x9cm

Notes: Ornamental sticks are missing. 12 pieces stored in center of block.

Lot np13 - Squashed Magnetic Cube
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $9
Designed and manufactured: unknown

Edge length: 6cm

Notes: 8 squashed cubes with magnets. Original cellophane wrapping is damaged. Price tag indicates $9.99.

Lot np14 - Geo Morph 12
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $4
Manufactured: Binary Arts

Large triangle edge: 14cm


Last updated on April 09, 2004

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