the puzzling rings
Puzzle
late 18th century (published)
late 18th century (published)
| Place of origin |
Design: brass ring and brass oval ring, 5 bone rings and bone bar from which depend brass pins to which the bone rings are attached
No. of Pieces: 1
No. of Pieces: 1
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | the puzzling rings (manufacturer's title) |
| Physical description | Design: brass ring and brass oval ring, 5 bone rings and bone bar from which depend brass pins to which the bone rings are attached No. of Pieces: 1 |
| Dimensions | Size: box - 4½in x 1¾in x 1 1/8in |
| Object history | lettered on instructions - This mechanical toy engaged the attention and pen of CARDAN in the 16th century; the celebrated mathematician and philosopher Dr. WALLIS has given a clear & elaborate description of the same instrument in the 2nd volume of his works under the title of "Complicati Annulli" or Puzzling Rings. |
| Historical context | No. of Players: any Equipment required: ring puzzle wooden box with sliding lid and a lithographed label printed sheet of instructions |
| Production | unknown |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.737-1959 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2000 |
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