Hoffmann, Professor, 1839-1919 · London : Frederick Warne · leaf 67
Fig. 63. open it, the blades being unprovided with the customarynotch for the nail, or, apparently, any substitute for it. No. XLV.—The Double Barrel and Ring*. This (see Fig. 69) has a superficial resemblance to theBalls and Chain (No. XXI.), but is wholly different inprinciple. It consists of a… … a turned ball at each end, not revolving, but secured firmlyto it. On the stem slides an ebony ring, which it is theobject of the puzzle to remove. No. XLVL—The Wedding-ring* Box.
Puzzles
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