Group: IPP Puzzles
Puzzles typical of an IPP Party, not appearing in other groups.
Lot 6086 - Spring's Mistress |
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Est. value: $700 |
Winning bid: $375 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Tracy Wood Clemons Box: 15x13x8cm Notes: Open the box to find secret compartment. Once the lid is removed, the flower petals can also be removed; replacing them properly is also a puzzle. Includes certificate of authenticity and detailed (and annotated) instruction sheet. |
Lot 6290 - Winston Freer Tile Puzzle Trick |
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Est. value: $600 |
Winning bid: $190 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Winston Freer Size: 29x24x2cm Notes: The Winston Freer Tile Puzzle Trick is a modern classic of puzzling mathematical magic. The trick is performed by successively removing three one-unit blocks, yet each time maintaining the overall dimensions of a 9x7 rectangle. However, unlike the Curry Paradox, on which the trick is based, the pieces fit perfectly (no hidden gaps) in the 9x7 tray both before and after the trick is completed. Some pieces show significant wear. Included 4-page instructions for presenting the trick (see video). Undocumented provenance: this mechanism was originally owned and used by world-renowned magician Lennart Green, and was subsequently given to G4G-founder Tom Rodgers. Source: Anonymous |
Lot 6300 - Dipole Dilemma |
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Est. value: $35 |
Winning bid: $75 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Chris Morgan Tray: 10x10x1cm Notes: Place the 28 magnets flat into the 5x5 tray opening. There are two unique solutions. This was Chris Morgan's IPP25 Exchange puzzle. |
Lot 6301 - Cube Wrapper |
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Est. value: $25 |
Winning bid: $96 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hirokazu Iwasawa Block: 6x6x6cm Notes: The goal is to wrap the cube completely so that all the faces are covered, despite the holes in the wrapper. The was Iwahiro's IPP38 Exchange puzzle. |
Lot 6302 - FourKnot |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $58 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Oskar van Deventer Diameter: 2cm Notes: Connect the five 3D-printed "rope" segments to form a complete loop. Made from "3D-printed rope", which is actually transparent PLA with fine mahogany wood grain mixed in. Each piece end has opposite polarity, enforced by knobs and magnets. Includes information/solution sheet. |
Lot 6305 - Split Star Variation |
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Est. value: $200 |
Winning bid: $111 |
Lot Closed |
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Size: 8x8x8cm Notes: Similar in construction to Coffin's design #75 (Garnet pieces augmented to form the first stellation of the rhombic dodecahedron). Made from four fancy woods, but no identifying marks. Very good movement and fit, but with a few visible gaps when assembled. Light surface wear; small chips from at least three points. |
Lot 6306 - Split Star Variation |
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Est. value: $200 |
Winning bid: $210 |
Lot Closed |
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Size: 8x8x8cm Notes: Similar in construction to Coffin's design #75 (Garnet pieces augmented to form the first stellation of the rhombic dodecahedron). Made from four fancy woods, but no identifying marks. Very good movement and fit, but with a few visible gaps when assembled. Light surface wear. |
Lot 6315 - Dodecon |
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Est. value: $300 |
Winning bid: $296 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Victor Genel Diameter: 11cm Notes: Three identical pieces assembly to form a stellated dodecahedron. Assembly motion is a beautiful and unexpected coordinate motion. Made from chechen; fit is slightly loose; very light wear with some points slightly dulled. |
Lot 6316 - DoveTail Bar |
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Est. value: $200 |
Winning bid: $345 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Norman Sandfield Size: 17x7x2cm Notes: Release the dovetail joint. Made from walnut and maple; point of one dovetail is slightly chipped (see photo). Limited edition of 200; this was Norman Sandfield's IPP20 Exchange puzzle. Interior is signed and numbered. |
Lot 6319 - Technitree |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $29 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: Puzzle Guild Size: 9x6x4cm Notes: Vintage 24-piece 3D jigsaw puzzle from early 1930's (per NRA logo). Two pieces found with small internal chips; one small chip is evident and visible in base (see photo); one cracked piece repaired (see photo). Includes original box, with surface wear but otherwise in excellent structural condition. |
Lot 6323 - Fortress |
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Est. value: $500 |
Winning bid: $1,050 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Jerry McFarland Size: 11x11x7cm Notes: 40-piece puzzle reminiscent of the Cube and Quadlock puzzles. Four pieces in the middle and two pieces crossing horizontally hold the key to opening the locking mechanism. Made from mahogany, walnut, and maple. Only 12 made. |
Lot 6324 - Cutler First Design |
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Est. value: $200 |
Winning bid: $302 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Bil Cutler Stick length: 9cm Notes: This was Bill Cutler's very first design, from 1960. 18 pieces, made from walnut, cherry and maple, form a chuck-structure; key piece has a spring-loaded ball bearing to keep it in place. Key piece stamped "JM 11". This was the IPP31 Exchange puzzle from Bill Cutler. |
Lot 6325 - Galaxy Z |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $295 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Osanori Yamamoto Size: 9x9x5cm Notes: Remove the four pieces from the frame. |
Lot 6326 - Loopy Burr |
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Est. value: $50 |
Winning bid: $82 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Junichi Yananose Stick length: 7cm Notes: Unusual 6-piece burr, made from wenge and maple. |
Lot 6329 - Oskar's Blocks |
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Est. value: $50 |
Winning bid: $295 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Oskar van Deventer Size: 9x9x9cm Notes: Separate the three cubes. |
Lot 6330 - TLN |
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Est. value: $250 |
Winning bid: $575 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Juno Yananose Stick length: 15cm Notes: 12-piece burr; pieces in each direction are arranged with T,L,N tetromino cross-section. Separates into two halves; challenging to assemble. Made from heavy Cooktown ironwood; slightly loose fit. One piece signed, numbered, and stamped with Mr. Puzzle logo. Limited edition of 24. |
Lot 6335 - Superstrings |
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Est. value: $40 |
Winning bid: $65 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Richard Gain Size: 4x4x4cm Notes: Two nearly identical pieces interlock to form a cubic shape. This won the First Prize in the 2011 Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition. |
Lot 6336 - See-Saw Puzzle Box |
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Est. value: $50 |
Winning bid: $66 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: Heartwood Creations Size: 19x9x4cm Notes: Unlock the lid; excellent condition with very light wear. |
Lot 6366 - Eiger |
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Est. value: $125 |
Winning bid: $135 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Alfons Eyckmans Size: 10x10x8cm Notes: 22 piece, level-30 burr. Excellent fit and movement. |
Lot 6367 - Cannich |
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Est. value: $175 |
Winning bid: $210 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Alfons Eyckmans Stick length: 10cm Notes: 18 piece, level-42 burr. Excellent fit and movement (one 10+ moves tested). One piece appears to be inscribed with date edition number. BurrTools file available on request. |
Lot 6368 - Hell |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $200 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Alfons Eyckmans Size: 10x10x10cm Notes: 30 piece, level-38 burr. Excellent fit and movement. |
Lot 6409 - TRICO 90 |
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Est. value: $850 |
Winning bid: $1,103 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Philippe Dubois Diameter: 22cm Notes: 90 pieces form a semi-regular lattice (truncated icosahedron). There are two types of pieces (80mm and 83mm), each with two asymmetrical cuts, adding significantly to the complexity of the assembly. One piece damaged and repaired. |
Lot 6410 - Katmon |
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Est. value: $175 |
Winning bid: $366 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Rex Rossano Perez Size: 8x7x2cm Notes: Remove the coin. This contains the "original" Philippine coin. |
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