This is Pelikan third iteration in what appears to be a line of self designed puzzles, the previous ones were ‘Turtles’ and ‘Snail’. This one like the others is animal themed and really nicely crafted from Padauk (my latest stock of this wood is very bright similar to this copy) and Wenge.
I really enjoy simpler assembly puzzles and this one is right up my alley, so far all of these animal themed puzzles have really piqued my interest even though I’m now in full retirement.
As before I also made a box to house this beauty!
My copy is #50 of 50
Kevin Sadler wrote about it:
“Pelikan have begun producing their own designs recently and are focussing on animals/insects. They are all absolutely gorgeous and have a real character to them. I classify them as “interlocking” puzzles but not burrs – I am not an expert, but I am sure that they count as Kumiki. The Ladybug is a good bit larger than the previous releases – it stands out vibrantly in the living room (where my collection seems to be expanding much to the annoyance of Mrs S). It is made from Wenge and an incredibly red Padauk. This puzzle is just plain cute! The last one, Snail, was slightly more complex to dismantle than this one but it is still fun. To make it more of a challenge, I immediately scrambled the pieces and made a pile before trying to reassemble. It is still not very difficult but did take me a few minutes to work out the order and how to interlock them properly. This is a must have just for its’ sheer beauty!”
The Box Frame is Roasted Birch with Holly Slipfeathers, the Bottom is Canarywood with Wenge Slipfeathers. The Top is Canarywood & Tigerwood and Peruvian Walnut with Wenge Slipfeathers.
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