"Abercrombie & Fitch English Puzzle Box Set w/ 11 Games"
$450
Sz: 4 3/4"D x 9"W x 5 1/4"H
1) "The Turnstile"
2) "Aero"
3) "The Whirlpool"
4) The "Cog Wheel"
5) The "Pond Snag"
6) "The Double-Six"
7) The "Queen Mary"
8) Alice in Puzzleland"
9) "Slippery Slabs"
10) The "Discuss"
11) "Lucky Seven" Dominos
Made in England
by R. Journet & Co.
R. Journet & Co., based in London, was a prolific manufacturer of, and designer for, glass-topped dexterity puzzles, creating over 100 different titles between 1891 and the 1960s. These vintage, hand-held, paper-covered wooden box puzzles required players to manipulate metal balls or pieces through mazes. Popular examples include "The Queen Mary" and "The Turnstile".
Key Features and History Production Era:
Active from 1891 through the 1960s, with many popular titles produced in the 1940s-50s.
Design & Structure:
Generally, feature a wooden frame, glass top, and paper-covered sides, often with lithographed, colorful illustrations. The RJ Series: Often marketed under the "RJ Series of Popular Puzzles," these are considered collectible "palliative or placid panacea" items for puzzle enthusiasts, as described in their own vintage marketing. Common Titles: The Queen Mary: A popular, maritime-themed dexterity game. The Turnstile Puzzle: Described as "fiendishly difficult". The Golden Rod: A classic, numbered puzzle. Juggle, Slippery Slabs, and The Divers: Other examples of their varied, skill-based challenges. These items are highly sought after by collectors of vintage toys and puzzles.
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