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Description
Vintage Tavern Puzzle Collection – 14 Consecutive Puzzles #3 Through #16
Excellent near-complete vintage grouping of handcrafted steel Tavern Puzzles, associated with blacksmith and puzzle designer Dennis Sucilsky / Tucker-Jones House.
This collection includes 14 consecutive designs from the original 16-puzzle lineup shown on the included reference sheet.
The only two puzzles absent are:
- #1 Iron Heart
- #2 Conestoga Playmate
Included puzzles
#3 – Shackled Ring
#4 – Painted Lady
#5 – Iron Maiden
#6 – Lyon’s Loop
#7 – Tinker’s Bell
#8 – Clef Hanger
#9 – Blackbeard’s Revenge
#10 – Satan’s Stirrup
#11 – Dirty Dog
#12 – Double Bypass
#13 – Long Island Catch
#14 – Sneaky Pete
#15 – Double Trouble
#16 – Patience Puzzle
Also included is the original-style Tavern Puzzle Collection reference/instruction sheet, showing all 16 designs along with their names, descriptions and objectives.
Several puzzles retain visible stamped markings and dates. The Long Island Catch example is clearly marked TJH 1995, making it a particularly attractive piece within the collection.
Condition
Overall condition is very good for a vintage steel puzzle collection.
Most pieces show only:
- light surface wear
- natural darkened steel patina
- occasional minor surface oxidation
- normal signs of age and handling
Shackled Ring (#3) shows an older repair/weld and is photographed clearly.
The remaining puzzles appear complete and display very well.
The included reference sheet is original vintage paper ephemera and shows considerable age-related wear including folds, edge wear, creasing, small tears and discoloration.
No attempt has been made to heavily polish or refinish the steel. The original aged/forged appearance has been preserved.
Please examine all photos carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact collection included.
Great collection for
- Tavern Puzzle collectors
- mechanical puzzle collectors
- blacksmithing / folk art collectors
- vintage brain teaser collectors
- display or conversation pieces
- completing an existing Tavern Puzzle collection
A particularly nice opportunity to acquire puzzles #3 through #16 together rather than sourcing each design individually.
