The Double Crossed Puzzle Box by Randal Gatewood

This beautiful box is crafted from Argentine Walnut and Palo Blanco Acacia woods and features bow tie splined corners, an internal aromatic cedar liner and an amazing all wood double action hinge inside which raises the lid in a fascinating manner.  On top of the box there is a prominent cross outlined in contrasting wood.  Exploration reveals that each of the twelve sections of the cross can move, although most appear to be locked in place initially.  The name of the box is a play on words, since this cross will make you cross as it double crosses you.  As you slide pieces about (if you can even get the first piece to move at all), you will likely find that your progress has suddenly been erased by this devious device.  At times you will need to hold things in place to prevent this from happening, and towards the endgame there is a move requiring you to hold back not one, not two, but three separate pieces at once in order to make the next move.  It’s like a game of puzzle box twister.  You are finally rewarded with an interior as beautiful as the exterior, and can marvel at the meticulously crafted wooden hinge and wonder how all those internal springs and set-backs can be made entirely out of wood.

Comes with solution and certificate of authenticity.