✨ A puzzle of wit and elegance
From the artisanal workshops of Spa, this charming version of the famous fifteen puzzle embodies both the pleasure of the game and the beauty of Belgian woodworking. Most likely dating from the late 19th or very early 20th century, this piece testifies to the refinement of playful objects of yesteryear.
🧩 A timeless game of wit:
This puzzle, known as the sliding puzzle, consists of putting the 15 numbered pieces in ascending order using a single empty square to slide them. A classic of its kind, which requires as much patience as it does logic.
💠 Features:
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Origin: Spa wood (Belgium)
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Estimated period: circa 1900
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Material: turned wood, each piece hollowed out into a cup shape
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Manual numbering in black ink
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Lid adorned with three hand-painted swallows, symbol of freedom, renewal and homecoming
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Compact format, perfect for collectors of playful objects and lovers of beautiful artisanal finishes
💠 Details:
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Material: hand-carved natural wood, Spa wood top
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Dimensions: 10.4 cm x 10.4 cm x 2.2 cm high, weight 155 g.
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Hand-painted decoration on the lid: two flying swallows – symbol of freedom and homecoming
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Each square is hollowed out into a cup, adding a sensory charm to each movement
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Manual numbering in ink
- Condition: beautiful patina, testifying to the charm of time, works perfectly: the pieces slide thanks to an empty square, good general condition, authentic traces of use, small gap between the base and the lid at the front due to the wood's work over time (see photos).
📚 The charm of intelligent objects:
This game is not just entertainment: it also reflects an era when the pleasure of playing blended with the elegance of materials. To display in a library, a living room, or even under a bell jar for the most avid collectors.
💡 The little extra: perfect for display in a library, a cabinet of curiosities or on a coffee table, this game invites contemplation as much as reflection.
🎁 Gift idea for lovers of old objects or intelligent games with timeless charm.
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