All puzzles are described in chapter 2 of Hoffmann's Puzzles Old and New. These are mostly relatively modern boxwood reproductions; the maker is identified only by a small "PC" stamp appearing on all puzzles.
Group: Hoffmann Puzzles
All puzzles are described in chapter 2 of Hoffmann's Puzzles Old and New. These are mostly relatively modern boxwood reproductions; the maker is identified only by a small "PC" stamp appearing on all puzzles.
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Lot 6379 - The Barrel and Ball (No. I) |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $211 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 6x4x4cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the marble. |
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Lot 6380 - The Churn (No. III) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $309 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 9x4x4cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the coin. |
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Lot 6381 - The Cannon and Ball Puzzle (No. IV) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $316 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 14x3x3cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the ball. (The Bits & Pieces Brass Cannon is a close variation of this design.) |
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Lot 6382 - The New Castle Money-Box (No. VII) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $266 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 7x5x5cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the coin. |
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Lot 6383 - The Sceptre (No. XX) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $165 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 13x2x2cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the ring. |
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Lot 6384 - The Balls and Chain (No. XXI) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $123 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 13x3x3cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the chain. |
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Lot 6385 - The Lighthouse (No. XXV) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $340 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 12x4x4cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the ring. |
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Lot 6386 - The Double Barrel and Ring (No. XLIX) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $201 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 12x3x3cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the ring. |
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Lot 6387 - The Wedding-Ring Box (No. XLVI) |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $97 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 4.5x4.5x3cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the ring. |
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Lot 6388 - The New Money-Box (No. XLVII) |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $211 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 5x5x3cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to find secret compartment (coin not included). |
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Lot 6389 - The Zulu Box (No. XLVIII) |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $211 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 5x5x5cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to find the marble. |
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Lot 6390 - The New Persian Puzzle (No. XLIX) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $211 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 11x3x3cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to remove the ring. |
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Lot 6391 - The New Egg of Columbus (No. LII) |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $220 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: PC Size: 7x4x4cm Notes: Modern reproduction of a Prof. Hoffmann-documented design. Goal is to balance the egg on end. |
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