Hourglass Pocket Puzzle Variety Box Examine the woodwork closely—the two

Examine the woodwork closely—the two rings trapped on the stem are solid all the way around

What you can't see in the photos is the wickedly clever and deeply satisfying solution to this puzzle

and two six-hour beeswax candle sticks (though any type of candle may be substituted)

Modern thermometers may be more accurate but the visual magic of Storm Glass has been enchanting weather prognosticators for almost 200 years

just to appreciate the simple elegance of the engineering

Hourglass Pocket Puzzle Variety Box Examine the woodwork closely—the twoThis puzzle is made by combining two pieces each of two similar, but slightly different shapes. They are carefully calculated, with tricky movement added. It is impossible to unravel with one linear movement. Designed by Korean puzzle creator JinHoo Ahn. Made by Hanayama.