SOLD Another Vintage Charles Perry Brass Ball Puzzle fish knife and look of old pearlware

and look of old pearlware in general

I am pretty certain this one dates to the 19th century

19 1/2" inches long by about 2 3/4 inches wide and deep

including carefully carved and painted eyes

SOLD Another Vintage Charles Perry Brass Ball Puzzle fish knife and look of old pearlwareI found one of these a couple months ago, and just went back to the NH dealer who sold it to me to scoop up the other he had, both purchased from the same collection. This "ball" puzzle, comprised of interlocking solid brass pieces, was designed in 1967 by Charles O. Perry (American 1929 2011), a sculptor and designer best known for monumental structures composed with mathematical complexity. There is one "key" piece that spring locks into place to