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The Games We Play: Puzzles, Games, & Playing Cards

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 11:00AM EST
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Following on the heels of our 'Artifacts of Play' auction, this sale will celebrate the pastimes of yesteryear and the recent past. The auction will feature antique and modern playing cards and gambling memorabilia, elaborate vintage board games, and puzzles and curiosities, including an extensive offering of rare paper dolls, from various collections.
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Lot 343

Collection of A.C. Gilbert / Mysto Puzzles. New Haven: Myst...

Estimate: $250 - $350
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Collection of A.C. Gilbert / Mysto Puzzles. New Haven: Mysto Mfg. Co. [and] A.C. Gilbert Co., 1920s. Includes: two Gilbert Puzzle Parties Set. One large and one small edition of the game/gift set containing classic examples of metal puzzles. – One Mysto Puzzles set of wire puzzles, with original solutions booklet. Wear to box and contents. – And six additional examples of wire metal puzzles by Gilbert with solutions, including No. 878 Three Rings; No. 868 Twin Links; Conjuring Rings; Gilbert Wishbone; Twin Rings; and the Gilbert Tangle Twister Puzzle. Largest box 20 ½ x 13 ¼ x 1 ¼”. Wear to exteriors of boxes. An attractive, classic puzzle set from one of the dominant board game and toy makers of its time, also responsible for producing popular Chemistry, Erector, and Mysto Magic Sets.

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