Turned Lignum Vitae Puzzle Box
A Finely Turned Lignum Vitae Puzzle Box Containing Sixteen Ivory Squares each marked 1 – 16
Early 19th Century
SIZE: 4cm high, 10cm dia. – 1½ ins high, 4 ins dia.
SEE: Finch and Co catalogue no. 20, item no. 56, for an English Ivory educational throwing ball
Early 19th Century
SIZE: 4cm high, 10cm dia. – 1½ ins high, 4 ins dia.
SEE: Finch and Co catalogue no. 20, item no. 56, for an English Ivory educational throwing ball
Puzzles became popular in England during the 18th century as a supplement to formal teaching. This finely turned box containing sixteen numbered ivory squares was probably an instructive puzzle aid to teaching the numerals. It made learning fun. A contrivance to teach children to count and add whilst they thought they were only playing.
Turned Lignum Vitae Puzzle Box
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