Stamped Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Box Occupied Japan

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$250.00

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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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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.

$75.00

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Unbelievable Melting Block Puzzle

This paradoxical 3-D packing puzzle has two unique assemblies, one using seven pieces and the other using all eight. There are two possible solutions for each assembly. Will be shipped in the seven piece assembly.

$50.00

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