Hanayama "Antique Bronze" Level 3 Puzzle Set

Up for auction is a premium set of four authentic Hanayama Cast Puzzles. These "disentanglement" puzzles are crafted from solid metal with a beautiful aged-patina finish. Each puzzle presents a unique mechanical challenge: you must find the exact sequence of movements to separate the pieces and—the true test—figure out how to reassemble them.

The Collection Includes:

1. ​Cast Violon (Violin): Inspired by the elegant strings of a violin, this puzzle requires rhythmic, sweeping movements to navigate the interlocking loops. Designed by Joseph L. Litle.
2. ​Cast Dolce: A masterpiece by Akio Yamamoto. It features two pieces that look like intertwined music notes or flowing curves. It’s famously "sweet" to solve but requires precision to align the ridges.
3. ​Cast Star: A classic 19th-century puzzle design revitalized. The goal is to free the ring from the star. It looks deceptively simple but requires clever spatial reasoning.
4. ​Cast O'Gear: Designed by the legendary Oskar van Deventer. This puzzle features a gear that must be maneuvered through a fixed frame by finding the correct teeth alignment.

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