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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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Lot of 11 puzzles. One price for all. 1995-2001Great conditionVery fun puzzles!

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"Around the end of the 19th century, Britain experienced a huge puzzle craze. I managed to pick up a number of the famous puzzles from that period in flea markets, despite their rarity. This puzzle is based on a puzzle that later reappeared in America, which we have successfully revived in its new form. Keeping in mind the interesting idea that the 'flags' should help you in tackling this one. I only hope you enjoy the final 'release' as much as I do." -- Nob Yoshigahara, 1994Hanayama started in...

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Tanaka Stamped Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Box Occupied Japan

FodCollectibles 2

$250.00

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Lot of 11 Tucker Jones House TJH Wrought Iron Puzzles

Hanayama Flag Puzzle

1971 Shrewd Move by Four Generations

Unbelievable Melting Block Puzzle