Rare: Blacksmith's Wisdom Puzzle TAVERN PUZZLE COLLECTION, set of 2

TAVERN PUZZLE COLLECTION - Set of 2

Up for sale are two "Blacksmith's Puzzle Rings" from the TAVERN PUZZLE COLLECTION.

I received these from my uncle when I was a child, and they came to light during a clear-out after his passing.

Upon researching them for this listing, I found they are quite rare.

TAVERN PUZZLE COLLECTION
These are iron puzzles from overseas.

They are quite old, and being made of metal, they are sturdy.

They have a rugged, weighty feel typical of iron, and the antique look might make them suitable for interior decoration or as a present (e.g., for Christmas).

I am selling them as a set of two.
The photos show everything included. The bags have aged, but I will send them along as they add character.

These are handmade pieces crafted in a horseshoe factory in New York.

On Amazon, they are listed under the product name "Blacksmith's Puzzle Rings."
Currently, I found that they are being sold at high prices by shops (the one on the right is over 10,000 yen).

Each one weighs about 300-400g, giving them a substantial feel and weight.
They are also of a decent size (the check pattern in the image is 3cm per side, so about 15cm?).
Also, I feel they are more advanced than those currently listed on Mercari (I couldn't solve them).

There is no rust, and although the bags show signs of aging, they are relatively clean and in good condition.

Tavern Puzzles® are reproductions of puzzles traditionally forged by blacksmiths to entertain companions in country taverns and inns. Preserving tradition, blacksmiths from Long Island, trained in museums, have recreated some of these antique designs and their own original designs. All puzzles are handmade and assembled one by one. Each puzzle has a mechanical nature, and no force or trick is required to remove the pieces.


(Considering variations in notation such as full-width/half-width, PUZZLE, etc.)



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