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A Rare Unusual and Very Entertaining Wood Puzzle Ball. Carved from That Rare Wood Lignum Vitae. Possibly Scotish
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A Rare Unusual and Very Entertaining Wood Puzzle Ball. Carved from That Rare Wood Lignum Vitae. Possibly Scotish

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 June 2026 · Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A rare unusual and very entertaining wood puzzle ball, beautifully turned from lignum vitae and very tactile,much enjoyment to be had trying to solve the secret of access. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

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Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Wooden Puzzle Ball to the Edwardian era.

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SA1132241
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A rare unusual and very entertaining wood puzzle ball, beautifully turned from lignum vitae and very tactile,much enjoyment to be had trying to solve the secret of access. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Wooden Puzzle Ball to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132241
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. SOLD25 JUN 26
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Archive I A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. SOLD25 JUN 26

A Rare Unusual and Very Entertaining Wood Puzzle Ball. Carved from That Rare Wood Lignum Vitae. Possibly Scotish

Archive II A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View II
Archive III A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View III
Archive IV A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View IV
Archive V A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View V
Archive VI A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View VI
Archive VII A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View VII
Archive VIII A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View VIII
Archive IX A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View IX
Archive X A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces. View X
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A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces.
A rare unusual and very entertaining wood puzzle ball. Carved from that rare wood lignum vitae. Possibly Scotish
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A spherical carved wooden puzzle ball made of dark lignum vitae with concentric turned rings visible on multiple faces.
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  • ObjectCuriosities & Treen
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialLignum Vitae
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLathe turned rings, Concentric spheres, Geometric piercing
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

A wooden puzzle ball is a traditional tactile object carved from a single piece of wood, featuring concentric spheres that rotate independently through intricate geometric cut-outs.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense, heavy hardwoods such as lignum vitae, boxwood, and fruitwoods, which allowed for precise lathe turning without splitting.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit tool marks consistent with hand-lathe turning, natural patina from handling, and tight grain structures characteristic of dense historic timbers.

Display the sphere as a tactile curiosity on a stack of art books, within a glass display cloche, or styled upon a desk surface alongside other natural specimens.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to preserve the surface finish without sealing moisture.
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