With its colorful graphics and intriguing title, "The Mysterious Cross" perfectly illustrates the ingenuity of Belle Époque puzzles . The game involves freeing a metal ring trapped between two twisted crosses, using a simple yet clever mechanical principle. Its charm lies both in the challenge it presents and its aesthetic appeal: a brightly colored lithographed box, carefully crafted wire crosses, and the original printed rules. Typical of the successful puzzles of the early 20th century, it combines reflection, patience, and dexterity.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 13 × 5.5 × 1.5 cm ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition ✦ Contents: Illustrated box, metal puzzles, game rules
Ideal for collectors of antique puzzle games or for a display case dedicated to brain games and period objects.
