This is a fun color symmetry puzzle, very much like all of my new
Haeckel Sphere variations insofar that all of the pieces are the same shape and yet the colors of the different woods are oriented so there are multiple ways to assemble these pieces which have color symmetry.
The bright orange hue of the
cocobolo seen in the circa 2006 photos has substantially darkened (as seen in the circa 2025 photos) and now it looks somewhat half-way between the hues of the other two dark woods (
Macassar ebony and
Palisander rosewood) so unfortunately the puzzle loses some of the contrast punch from a color symmetry standpoint. The
Palisander rosewood pieces are the same fantastic woodgrain as seen in the more expensive of the two
Twelve-Point lots.
There's a noticeable chip in one of the ebony pieces (It's clearly visible in the main photo) and there are also occasional other minor dents and dings along some of the edges of the pieces, which indicate that this particular puzzle has probably been played with a lot over the years.
good condition. the orange cocobolo has substantially darkened over the years as compared to the original photos. one of the ebony pieces has a noticeable chip in it. All pin joints have been glued. fresh coat of ren-wax. excellent fit and finish.