Vintage Simplex Wooden Puzzle – Skating Kittens Illustration by René Michaëlis

🎯 Atmospheric Simplex Puzzle – Kittens on Ice, Illustration by René Michaëlis

✅ Short core description

• Vintage Simplex Triplex puzzle featuring a charming illustration of two kittens skating on ice, with a soft winter sun in the background.

• Illustrated by the Danish artist René Michaëlis and preserved in neat vintage condition.

📋 Quick product details

• Type: Jig-saw puzzle / wooden puzzle
• Theme: Winter, animals, nostalgic
• Illustrator: René Michaëlis (1902–1974)
• Manufacturer: Simplex
• Country of origin: The Netherlands (Made in Holland)
• Condition: Neat vintage condition

🛠 About the product / Function

• This puzzle is made of sturdy plywood pieces (triplex), making it especially appealing to collectors of vintage games and puzzles.
• The scene depicts two skating kittens in a cosy winter setting, typical of Michaëlis’ nostalgic and finely detailed illustration style.
• A lovely decorative item, also suitable for framing and display.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

• Simplex was a Dutch brand well known for producing high-quality wooden puzzles and games.
• Manufactured in the Netherlands, this puzzle reflects the craftsmanship and design sensibilities of mid-20th-century puzzle production.

⭐ Special features / Highlights

• Illustration by the renowned Danish illustrator René Michaëlis, famous for children’s books, greeting cards and nostalgic scenes.
• Classic 1950s–1960s style beloved by collectors.
• Anthropomorphic animals and a winter theme make this a charming collectible.
• Neat vintage condition, ideal for both puzzling and decoration.

📦 Shipping: Sent as a parcel with track & trace, carefully packaged to prevent damage.

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