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Tanaka Stamped Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Box Occupied Japan

Tanaka Stamped Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Box Occupied Japan

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This bank was made in Japan, right after World War ll, during the occupation, around 1948. It is a further manifestation of a mid to early 19th century tradition of hiding documents and money in boxes with "tricks" and a multiplicity of "moves" to unlock a box or trunk.

Stamped Tanaka patent 918

Needs some glue on non moving sides

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VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE BASHFUL TRICK LOCK CIGAR CUTTER - TAFO MFG. CO. L.A., CA.

VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE BASHFUL TRICK LOCK CIGAR CUTTER - TAFO MFG. CO. L.A., CA.Trick is to open when you don’t look

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Piston Box by Marcel Gillen

Piston Box designed by Marcel Gillen (invented by Tadao Muroi) and made by Bits & PiecesThe Piston Box puzzle is also known as Internal Combustion or Pandora's Box. This is a heavy metal puzzle for its size, weighing in at 329 grams for all 4 pieces and box frame. Assemblies that require different numbers of steps are possible, making this several puzzles in one!The puzzle was made pre-2000. The pieces and frame have a nice weight and the action is smooth.

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Medallion Maze Mike Snyder Mechanical Puzzle

Designer by Mike Snyder and entered into the IPP17 Design Competition this puzzle was made in very limited quantities and is rare so you won't see these sold very often.It is a maze with a twist! Place the ball in one side and escape from the other side - tough but enjoyable.The maze is made from heavy cast aluminum. The diameter of the maze is 3.5" across. The maze has a couple of scratches and light wear as shown in the pictures. The movement is completely smooth.

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1971 Shrewd Move by Four Generations

Year: 1971Manufacturer: Four GenerationsModel: 203Designer: UnknownDimensions: 4″ x 4″ x 1 3/4″Ages: Made in: USAFour Generations games were made in Sebastopol, California and used primarily black walnut.

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Tanaka Stamped Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Box Occupied Japan

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$250.00

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VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE BASHFUL TRICK LOCK CIGAR CUTTER - TAFO MFG. CO. L.A., CA.

Piston Box by Marcel Gillen

Medallion Maze Mike Snyder Mechanical Puzzle

1971 Shrewd Move by Four Generations