The Mysterious Cross, Best Antique Wooden Parquetry Puzzle keep our streets beautiful This one belonged James Gifford

This one belonged James Gifford and dates to 1804

long ago having lost its mate

When I found this little parasol at a recent estate sale--small but quite heavy for its size--I added to my pile just because I liked it

especially because of the way the viewer is implicated

Feels almost like a ghost of a thing

The Mysterious Cross, Best Antique Wooden Parquetry Puzzle keep our streets beautiful This one belonged James GiffordYou know I love a red cross, and a parquetry puzzle, too and I've never seen, and can't find another of these out there anywhere. In excellent condition, with excellent graphics on the box, including delivering the solution to the puzzle on the interior of the lid. Early 20th century, made in Germany. 3 5 8" x 3 5 8" x 1 2" and in excellent antique condition.