Tavern Puzzles?? evolved from reproductions of hand-forged artifacts that Dennis Sucilsky came across while researching architectural hardware. As a blacksmith, Dennis was able to use his knowledge of iron-working and tool making for production of metal puzzles. Dennis Sucilsky is a museum trained, traditional blacksmith. His specialty is 18th and 19th century architectural hardware. In 1980, Dennis began production of metal puzzles. Incorporating both traditional and original designs, the Tavern Puzzle?? Collection emerged. The earliest Tavern Puzzles?? are based on designs centuries old. New styles are added on a regular basis; some of these are original designs, others are new versions of classics.