This guy named Bob Armstrong has a really interesting collection of antique puzzles. He restores them. I think the are absolutely amazing. What true puzzles should be – not just something to pass the hour, but something artistic and challenging.
The pieces are all wacky shapes, which was a must for me growing up, and the final products are really amazing.
Would you believe a large collection of puzzles were actually made out of wood? Or were handcut?
Bob also has some puzzles for sale.
I happen to make such puzzles myself. If you’re interested in seeing some examples, check out the photo album I posted on an MSN group yesterday, or email me so I can send you some examples. The MSN URL is http://www.msnusers.com/AbsolutelyFreeScrollsawPatterns/jigsawpuzzles.msnw?Page=1
Hi!
I found an interesting puzzle with small pieces cut in all sorts of shapes. The number of the puzzle is 2624 and the name is The Village Road Paved with Pearl. I would like to know if you would know the year that this puzzle was cut. It is 12″ X 16″.
The other puzzle is smaller and has Cargax written in the corner.
If you have any information on these puzzles, I would be interested.
Thank you.
February 1st, 2009