The Gunner's Worry Game - MD Paris

An antique metal puzzle called "The Artilleryman's Worry," presented in its original cardboard box with the vibrant colors typical of the Belle Époque. This puzzle involves freeing a miniature sword trapped within a system of wire rings and frames. The principle, explained in the original instructions, invites the player to manipulate the pieces logically and skillfully to free the sword from the mechanism. These small puzzles, often inspired by mechanical enigmas, were very popular around 1900 and were sometimes presented as questions to solve , blending fun and analytical thinking. The evocative title refers to the military world while retaining the playful and enigmatic spirit characteristic of puzzles of that era.

✦ Origin: MD Paris
✦ Period: Circa 1900
✦ Dimensions: approx. 12.5 x 4.5 x 1.5cm
✦ Condition: Good overall condition; box well preserved; original instructions with small tears and traces of adhesive; slight oxidation on the metal parts
✦ Contents: Original box, complete metal set and original instructions

Small antique puzzle typical of the patience games of the Belle Époque, appreciated for its military theme and its mechanical puzzle mechanism.