This is an example of an impossible object, so called because there appears to be no way to separate the two pieces which are joined with a dovetail joint on all four sides. Because the idea of this puzzle is to take it apart, people interested in mechanical puzzles also classify this as a Take Apart Puzzle.
Victorian wooden impossible dovetail joint
Item Details
| Size | 30 x 30 x 120mm |
|---|---|
| Date | Probably late 19th century. |
| Key Phrases | Impossible object, Take apart |
| Category | Puzzles |
| Ref no | N3164 P42 |