Clinton St Quarterly & GARRETT ft COLLECTION INTERNATIONAL PUZZLES 1. GEOMETRY IN STAINLESS The origin of this type of puzzle was first proposed in the tenth century. This stainless puzzle challenges you and others to rearrange all the pieces into the simple elegance of six geometric shapes. These shapes are a square, rectangle, rhomboid, Greek cross, right-angled triangle and a trapezium. Use your ingenuity with this historically known puzzle. $19.95 2 HEARTBREAKER This type of puzzle was popular decades ago among the Pennsylvania Dutch. It is made out of steel and the object is to remove the heart. The display stand comes with it. $19.95 3. CHECKS ON LEATHER Use your skill in the games of chess or checkers on this fine leather piece. Silk-screened in the traditional chess board pattern Luxurious for the home and perfect for travel. Checkmate on this makeover of a classic! 14 inches square—playing pieces not included. Chess board—$40.00 4. BALL PUZZLE Transfer the ball from one hanging loop of cord to the other. Your wits will be tested Centuries ago the ball puzzle was used in magic rites by African tribes Our version is solid brass $19.95 5. Tanqram. Scholars believe tangrams originated in China The earliest known reference was published in a Chinese book in 1803. Many versions have been invented and have proven to be popular through history. Use all five pieces to make a five-inch square. This puzzle, made of indestructible rubber, is more baffling than it appears $9.95 6. PYRAMID. Use these two wooden pieces to form a pyramid. The pyramid is made of exotic hardwood. Innocently deceptive. This stylization is of American origia $10.95 7. MAGIC SQUARE On this plexiglass table every row, column and diagonal must add up to fifteen. Mathematicians enjoy the magic square. In Ancient Egypt, priests used the square to predict the future. $2495 8. PICKING CHERRIES Disengage the cord and balls from the leather rectangle. Picking cherries is a perfect mind teaser. Originating in Europe, this type of puzzle has been played for centuries 11.95 9. THE HATCHING EGG. Break apart this handmade terra cotta egg and see how many bird varieties can be made. Let your imagination fly and be inventive. $19.95 10. CHANGE OF HEART. As in most matters of the heart, this game is purely abstract. It could be the beginning of rendering new geometric possibilities This handmade terra cotta heart can be formed into fanciful shapes and curves. Shown are examples of the puzzle reassembled $1995 11. TANGRAM Sailing / Dancing This Ancient Chinese puzzle is made out of myrtlewood, grown in Oregon. It is surprising the variety of boats and dancers that can be achieved using all the pieces Challenge yourself to form the examples shown or invent new ones The grain of the wood will enrich your designs $9.95 giftsfor those with curious minds ORDER FORM ITEM# ITEM NAME PRICE NO. ORDERED TOTAL PRICE TO: Name: Address: C ity :S ta te :______Zip: FROM: Name: Address: Deadline for Christmas orders December 15,1986 PRICES INCLUDE UPS SHIPPING C ity :S ta te :Z ip :_ □ VISA □ Mastercharge □ CHECK CreditC a rd # E x p ira tio n Date SEND ORDER FORM & PAYMENT TO: Clinton Street Quarterly Box 3588, Portland, OR 97208 Clinton St. Quarterly 47
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