Lot 1 - 48-Piece Burr
Phase: 1
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006
Winning bid: $59
Designer: Dan Feldman
Stick length: 19cm
Notes: Crafted by Dan Feldman. 48 identical pieces, modeled after the 12-piece Altekruse.
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Lot 1 - 48-Piece Burr |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $59 |
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Designer: Dan Feldman Stick length: 19cm Notes: Crafted by Dan Feldman. 48 identical pieces, modeled after the 12-piece Altekruse. |
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Lot 2 - CT 415 |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $22 |
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Diameter: 22cm Notes: Manufactured by Arjeu. Unfinished wood. Loose fit. |
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Lot 3 - Swiss Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $62 |
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Size: 12x7x6cm Notes: Good condition, with slight separation at rear of base, not affecting the mechanism. |
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Lot 4 - Sorrento Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $26 |
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Size: 11x9x8cm Notes: Image on top and book spines are painted; smooth finish. Border around top image is inlaid wood. Bottom book slides, but is very loose. Some minor warping and cracking. |
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Lot 6 - Trick Coin Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $21 |
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Size: 10x8x6cm Notes: Some wear around coin slot and on side panel. There is a cut through the bottom panel that appear to be intentional, but perhaps due to a previous repair. |
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Lot 7 - CT 421 |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $15 |
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Diameter: 12cm Notes: Manufactured by Arjeu. Not test-solved. |
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Lot 8 - CT 432 |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $31 |
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Diameter: 28cm Notes: Manufactured by Arjeu. |
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Lot 10 - Saturn (24) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $531 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 16cm Notes: Inscribed "STC 1978". |
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Lot 11 - 3D-Twist |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $105 |
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Designer/Maker: Philippe Dubois Edge: 10cm Notes: 24 identical pieces. Includes original plastic box and instructions. |
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Lot 12 - Challenge |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $37 |
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Designer: William Altekruse Stick length: 10cm Notes: Crafted by Philippe Dubois. Includes original instructions and plastic box. |
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Lot 13 - Eureka |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $211 |
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Designer/Maker: Philippe Dubois Stick length: 12cm Notes: 11 identical pieces and one key piece. Gaby Games logo branded on the interior. |
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Lot 15 - Pollux |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $385 |
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Designer/Maker: Philippe Dubois Diameter: 12cm Notes: Interior branded with Gaby Games logo. |
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Lot 16 - Small Halley |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $371 |
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Designer/Maker: Philippe Dubois Stick length: 11cm Notes: 28 identical pieces; two with extra notch. Includes original box. |
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Lot 17 - Twelve-Piece Separation |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/8/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $325 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 14cm Notes: 10 identical pieces, one augmented, and one key. |
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Lot 18 - Cornucopia (76) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $87 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Size: 18x18cm Notes: Inscribed "#37 16477 A-2". Pieces: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13. Original instructions. |
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Lot 19 - Cornucopia (76) in fancy woods |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $125 |
Winning bid: $140 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Size: 18x18cm Notes: Tray inscribed "SPECIAL 105747 STC 1985". Pieces: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 16. Original instructions. |
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Lot 20 - Second Stellation (14-A) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $261 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 4.5in Notes: Inscribed "STC 1981". Cherry. |
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Lot 21 - Twelve Point (33) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $350 |
Winning bid: $360 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 6in Notes: Inscribed "STC 1981". |
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Lot 22 - Corner Block (59) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/7/2006 |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $575 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 3in Notes: Inscribed "STC 1985". Mahogany and Rosewood. |
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Lot 23 - Triangular Prism (12) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $250 |
Winning bid: $323 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 5in Notes: Inscribed "S.T.C. 1980". Mahogany. |
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Lot 24 - Three-Piece Block (38) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $67 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Edge: 1in Notes: One block re-glued. |
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Lot 25 - Garnet (60) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $310 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 2.5in Notes: Inscribed "STC 1984". Fancy woods. Perfect fix; very minor blemishes. |
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Lot 26 - Pennyhedron (52) - Nested Set |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $620 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 2in Notes: Small Pennyhedron inside larger Pennyhedron. Both in fancy woods. |
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Lot 27 - Three-Piece Pennyhedron (52 variation) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $620 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 1in Notes: Small and unusual Pennyhedron; three dissimilar pieces. |
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Lot 28 - Multi-colored Egyptian in four colors (157) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/8/2006 |
Est. Value: $175 |
Winning bid: $675 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 5in Notes: Inscribed "157 STC 2000 POPLAR LOCUST PADAUK WALNUT". |
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Lot 29 - Truncated Octahedra (28) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $84 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 1.5in Notes: Includes box and original instruction booklet. |
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Lot 30 - Setting Hen (61) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $107 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Size: 7x7x9cm Notes: Box inscribed "STC 1984". Four pieces in different, but similar, woods. |
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Lot 31 - Pieces-of-Eight (77) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $250 |
Winning bid: $287 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Edge: 1.5in Notes: Inscribed "STC 1986"; pieces are oak; tray is blue mahoe. Includes original instructions, supplementary instructions, and "The Blue Mahoe Story". |
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Lot 32 - Venus (160) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $160 |
Winning bid: $645 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 4in Notes: Inscribed "160 STC 2000". Pieces are numbered, and piece 4 includes the types of woods: mahogany, canary, pau perro, maple, poplar, southern yellow pine, oak, walnut, Luzon acle, and cherry. |
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Lot 33 - 42-Piece Notchable Burr Set |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $150 |
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Maker: Stewart Coffin Stick length: 3.5in Notes: Crafted by Stewart Coffin. Complete set to build all 314 solid notable burrs. |
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Lot 34 - 24-Piece Burr Set |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/7/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $520 |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshiyuki Ninomiya Stick length: 6cm Notes: 24 sticks will make four 6-piece burrs, each of a different exotic wood. Pieces pack into box that appears to only hold 20 pieces. Includes Japanese instructions. |
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Lot 35 - 4-Move Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $885 |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshiyuki Ninomiya Size: 12x9x5.5cm Notes: Includes original box, Japanese instructions and solution. |
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Lot 36 - Triumph (15) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/8/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $621 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 4in Notes: Inscribed "STC 1983". Three different symmetrical assemblies. |
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Lot 37 - Secret Book (2) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/10/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $881 |
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Designer/Maker: Trevor Wood Size: 2x5x5in Notes: Secret compartment inside book. Edition of 7. Crafted from Bolivian mahogany (cover), oak (pages), acacia and rubberwood (spine). |
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Lot 38 - Bermuda Triangle |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/8/2006 |
Est. Value: $125 |
Winning bid: $760 |
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Designer: Bernard Wiezorke Edge: 8in Notes: Ten piece triangular dissection with four puzzles to solve, the last of which is to assemble without the ship piece. Edition of 10. |
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Lot 39 - Galleon Chest |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $570 |
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Designer/Maker: Trevor Wood Size: 3x3x5in Notes: In original box. Solution not provided, but available upon request. Edition of 30. |
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Lot 40 - R.I.P. |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/9/2006 |
Est. Value: $450 |
Winning bid: $3,272 |
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Designer/Maker: Trevor Wood Size: 8x3x4in Notes: Coffin has three secrets to find sequentially. Find the mutilated body, find the weapon, and finally find the motive. In original box. Edition of 25. Crafted from mahogany, oak and butternut. |
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Lot 41 - Belgium Chocolate Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/14/2006 |
Est. Value: $500 |
Winning bid: $5,605 |
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Designer/Maker: Trevor Wood Size: 4x8x8in Notes: Designed to commemorate the IPP 22 (Antwerp, 2002). Sequential discovery puzzle to find chocolates and Antwerp treasure. Edition of 4. The "chocolates" are made from cocobolo, wenge, sapele, oak, tambuti, and verbona rosewood; the box is made from Bolivian walnut, European walnut, mahogany, and rengas. |
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Lot 42 - Helix the Burr |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/10/2006 |
Est. Value: $70 |
Winning bid: $343 |
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Designer: Bill Cutler Stick length: 4.5in Notes: Crafted by Jerry McFarland. 13 pieces. |
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Lot 43 - Interrupted Slide (40) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/7/2006 |
Est. Value: $25 |
Winning bid: $142 |
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Designer/Maker: Stewart Coffin Size: 3in Notes: |
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Lot 44 - Bill's Baffling Burr |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $100 |
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Designer: Bill Cutler Stick length: 3in Notes: Crafted by Stewart Coffin. Inscribed "STC 1985". Sticky finish. |
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Lot 45 - Cutler's Dilemma II |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $145 |
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Designer: Bill Cutler Size: 5x5x5in Notes: Crafted by Jerry McFarland. Inscribed "4 JM 95 KINGWOOD". |
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Lot 46 - Chuck Cube |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $25 |
Winning bid: $90 |
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Designer/Maker: Philippe Dubois Size: 6x6x6cm Notes: 6 pieces; 3 identical pieces and their reflections. One piece branded with Ph. Dubois logo. Includes original information sheet. |
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Lot 47 - Nova |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $151 |
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Designer: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 4in Notes: Crafted by Lee Krasnow. Inscribed "Lee 5.03 SC.8 No.7". Perfect fit and finish. One small ding on an edge. Woods: Cocobolo, Goncalo Alves, Honduran Rosewood, New Guinea Rosewood, and Zircote. |
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Lot 48 - Triumph (15) and Companion (15-B) |
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Phase: 2 |
Last Bid Date: 6/25/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $1,750 |
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Designer: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 4in Notes: Crafted by Lee Krasnow. Triumph inscribed "Lee 5.03 SC. 15 No. 4"; Companion inscribed "Lee 5.03 SC.15B No.3". Perfect fit and finish. |
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Lot 49 - Diagonal Cube |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $160 |
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Designer: Stewart Coffin Size: 2x2x2in Notes: Crafted by Bart Buie using padauk and yellowheart. Coffin design #58. |
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Lot 50 - Square Faces |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $99 |
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Designer: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 3in Notes: Crafted by Bart Buie using yellowheart and canary wood. Coffin design #74-A. |
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Lot 51 - Meteor |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/11/2006 |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $310 |
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Designer: Stewart Coffin Diameter: 3in Notes: Crafted by Bart Buie using bocote. Coffin design #100A. |
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Lot 52 - Brain Attack |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $105 |
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Designer/Maker: Michael Toulouzas Diameter: 8cm Notes: Inscribed "Star Version". |
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Lot 53 - Diamante Cube |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $145 |
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Designer/Maker: Michael Toulouzas Edge: 2.5in Notes: Variation of Diagonal Cube, in fancy woods; French polish finish (very international!). |
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Lot 54 - Snowflake |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $76 |
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Maker: Pelikan Diameter: 4in Notes: Crafted by Pelikan. 24-piece rhombic star. |
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Lot 55 - 32 Corner Ball |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $35 |
Winning bid: $62 |
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Designer: Josef Pelikan Diameter: 8cm Notes: Well-disguised diagonal star. |
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Lot 56 - Rik-Shaw |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $70 |
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Designer: Rik Brower Edge: 7cm Notes: Crafted by J. Pelikan. |
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Lot 57 - Steel 6PB |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $57 |
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Designer: Ronald Kint Bruynseels Stick length: 4in Notes: Crafted in walnut by Pelikan. Level 6-2 burr. |
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Lot 58 - Grand Giga Burr |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $101 |
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Designer: Lars Christensen Edge: 7cm Notes: Crafted in walnut, bubinga, and cherry by Pelikan. 3-piece burr with level-19 solution. |
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Lot 59 - Die in Prison #2 |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $40 |
Winning bid: $65 |
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Designer: Ronald Kint Bruynseels Edge: 8cm Notes: Crafted in zebrano and bubinga by Pelikan. Six burr pieces surrounding a solid cube. Level 6. |
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Lot 60 - Ozone |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $57 |
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Designer: Ronald Kint Bruynseels Edge: 4in Notes: Crafted in oak and cherry by Pelikan. Six-piece burr wrapped to increase difficulty. |
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Lot 61 - 25-Piece Burr |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $182 |
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Designer/Maker: Marcel Gillen Stick length: 7cm Notes: Milled aluminum, crafted by Marcel Gillen. Four different pieces; one key. |
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Lot 62 - Slide-It-Out |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $35 |
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Designer: Rik van Grol Size: 18x6x1cm Notes: Central panel holds a coin and must negotiate an internal maze. |
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Lot 63 - Barrel |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $77 |
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Size: 8x6x6cm Notes: Classic Barrel; very good condition. |
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Lot 64 - Boxed Burr |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $150 |
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Designer/Maker: Tom Lensch Size: 7x7x7cm Notes: The faces of the cube are attached to the end of pieces of a six-piece burr. Includes original instructions. |
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Lot 65 - Lucite Cube with Tray |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $40 |
Winning bid: $31 |
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Designer: Dirk Laureyssens Size: 5x5x5cm Notes: Tray inscription includes "Model New York". Dirk Laureyssens is the inventor of this "Happy Cube" puzzle style. |
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Lot 66 - Horseshoe Variations |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $40 |
Winning bid: $32 |
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Designer: Jean-Claude Constantin Size: 21cm Notes: Far right is named Double Up. |
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Lot 67 - 2-Piece Horseshoe |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/11/2006 |
Est. Value: $15 |
Winning bid: $193 |
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Size: 15cm Notes: Unusually difficult 2-piece puzzle (must separate the two pieces). Found in Tomas Linden's shop in Helsinki. |
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Lot 68 - Euro Puzzle |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $10 |
Winning bid: $11 |
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Diameter: 8cm Notes: Goal is to remove the ring. |
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Lot 69 - Diagonal on Burr (K-4) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $520 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 16x16x16cm Notes: Includes original box. |
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Lot 70 - Twin Box (M-1) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $350 |
Winning bid: $780 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 12x12x12cm Notes: This is an absolute classic. Sliding panels and central core completely disassembles into 18 pieces. Some very minor separation along seams, but no warping of panels. Includes original box and instructions. |
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Lot 71 - Barrel (P-8) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $500 |
Winning bid: $1,651 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 11x11x12cm Notes: Some separation along two vertical seams (which is typical for this design). Mechanism tested and operational. Includes original box and Japanese instructions. |
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Lot 72 - Two Drawers (M-25) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $269 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 11x12x16cm Notes: New condition; original box. |
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Lot 73 - Train Engine (P-30) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $145 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 19x11x7cm Notes: Noticeable scratch at base of funnel. Includes original instructions and box. |
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Lot 74 - Hollow Burr (K-6) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $621 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Diameter: 11cm Notes: Perfect fit. Includes original instructions and box. |
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Lot 75 - Parcel (K-10) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $620 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Edge: 11cm Notes: Puzzle is kumiki, not a classic box. Key piece is loose. Includes original box. |
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Lot 76 - Star (K-21) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $250 |
Winning bid: $630 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Diameter: 15cm Notes: Firm mechanism (which is good). Includes original instructions and box. |
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Lot 77 - Small Frame (P-28-2) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $500 |
Winning bid: $690 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 17x14x5cm Notes: Includes original box. |
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Lot 78 - Wooden Lock (K-18) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $330 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 11x8x3cm Notes: Includes original box. |
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Lot 79 - Egg (P-10) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $250 |
Winning bid: $1,100 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 15x11x11cm Notes: Mechanism tested and functional. Chick hidden inside. Includes stand and original box. |
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Lot 80 - Box With Ribbon II (P-37) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $165 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 12x8x4cm Notes: Includes original instructions and box. |
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Lot 81 - Book (P-6-1) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $285 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 20x14x7cm Notes: Includes original box. |
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Lot 82 - Vary-Box (M-15-3) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $400 |
Winning bid: $725 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 19x8x6cm Notes: 2002 remake made in spectacular Rio Grande wood. Includes original instructions and box. |
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Lot 83 - Fan (P-26) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $400 |
Winning bid: $635 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 30x7x5cm Notes: Mechanism a little sticky (magnets tend to bounce), but functional. Includes original box. |
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Lot 84 - Great Bear (M-29-1) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $300 |
Winning bid: $330 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 13x13x10cm Notes: Crafted in wenge. Mechanism tested and functional. Includes original instructions and box. |
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Lot 85 - Small Box 1 (M-24) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $155 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 4x4x4cm Notes: Crafted in rosewood. Includes original instructions and box. |
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Lot 86 - Disappearing Coin (M-7) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $205 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 9x6x3cm Notes: Original Kamei version of classic trick. |
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Lot 87 - Card Case |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $640 |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 10x7x3cm Notes: This unusual design does not have a standard sequence number. Dated 1997.7.20; numbered edition: 43 of 70. Believed to be commissioned by Nob Yoshigahara. Includes original box. |
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Lot 88 - Burr Set (K-1) |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/7/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $454 |
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Maker: Akio Kamei Stick length: 7cm Notes: 12-piece burr set. Instructions for making 4 three-piece burrs. Includes original box. |
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Lot 89 - Cube in the Cube |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/9/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $231 |
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Designer/Maker: Marcel Gillen Size: 5x5x5cm Notes: Crafted by Marcel Gillen. Milled and polished brass. Goal is to extract the solid cube from the cage. |
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Lot 90 - Square Rod Dodecaplex |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $125 |
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Designer: Bill Cutler Diameter: 10in Notes: Five types of pieces; one key. |
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Lot 91 - LE-Box |
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Phase: 2 |
Last Bid Date: 6/26/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $235 |
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Designer/Maker: Rocky Chiaro Size: 6x3x3cm Notes: Crafted in polished brass. Includes original instructions. One of five commissioned exclusively for Wally Lee, and is Rocky's first puzzle box design. Surface flaw on top face. |
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Lot 92 - Gold Burr Tie Tack |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $205 |
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Designer: Allan Boardman and Dan Feldman Stick length: 1cm Notes: 14k gold with semi-precious gem in the center. 12-piece burr designed by Dan Feldman. |
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Lot 93 - Trick Lock |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $40 |
Winning bid: $105 |
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Size: 12x10x2cm Notes: |
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Lot 94 - Octahed-RIK |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $82 |
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Designer: Rik Brouwer Edge: 8cm Notes: Crafted by Pelikan. Tricky first move. |
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Lot 95 - Pentomino Set |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $77 |
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Size: 11x7x1in Notes: |
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Lot 96 - Coin Bank |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $63 |
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Size: 12x8x9cm Notes: Good condition; some yosegi is missing (to right of door on front, similar on right side). |
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Lot 97 - Trick-Opening Matchbox |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $20 |
Winning bid: $124 |
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Size: 13x10x5cm Notes: |
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Lot 98 - 30-Rod Dodecahedron |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $101 |
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Diameter: 20cm Notes: 30 identical notched pieces. Could be crafted by Philippe Dubois, but no identifying marks. |
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Lot 99 - CT 430 |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $34 |
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Maker: Arjeu Diameter: 24cm Notes: Made by Arjeu. 30 identical notched pieces. |
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Lot 100 - Antique Trick Coin Bank |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $235 |
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Size: 14x9x9cm Notes: Good condition; roof uneven; inlaid wood good except for small patch missing near seam. Front door (metal handle) opens to reveal coin slot. |
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Lot 101 - Antique Trick Coin Bank |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/12/2006 |
Est. Value: $300 |
Winning bid: $621 |
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Size: 19x8x8cm Notes: Very old and rare coin bank; may be pre-1907; similar to item 3 on page 6 of Karakuri Works in Hakone & Odawara; 2 moves. Panel near top of front hides coin slot. No flaws in wood inlays; many small scratches. |
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Lot 102 - Trick Drawer |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $41 |
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Size: 9x7x4cm Notes: Wood inlay on top; light but smooth finish. Some wear, and scratches on end of drawer. |
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Lot 103 - Large Trick Box |
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Phase: 2 |
Last Bid Date: 6/28/2006 |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $85 |
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Size: 18x13x9cm Notes: Slight warping of top panel; frozen shut. |
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Lot 104 - Money Bank Cabinet |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/7/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $1,051 |
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Maker: Trevor Wood Size: 3x5x6in Notes: Top drawer has a space for a coin. When you close the drawer, the coin will disappear (and when you open the drawer, it's still missing!). The goal is to retrieve the saved coins. Designed after another puzzle in John Ergatoudis' collection (also available in this auction). Edition of 3. |
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Lot 105 - Large Trick Cabinet |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $333 |
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Size: 27x23x15cm Notes: Good condition; some wear. Base covered in green felt; probably repaired. |
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Lot 106 - Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/5/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $370 |
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Size: 24x16x13cm Notes: Good condition; some wear and minor scratches. Crack in base panel. Unusual mechanism. |
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Lot 107 - Trick Jewelry Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/10/2006 |
Est. Value: $200 |
Winning bid: $321 |
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Size: 24x16x10cm Notes: Metal inlays. Excellent condition. Two interior compartments; lined in red velvet. |
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Lot 108 - Sorrento-style Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $75 |
Winning bid: $40 |
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Size: 26x15x10cm Notes: Fair condition. Inlaid trim; uneven finish. Some tiny spots of white paint (which can be removed with fingernail). |
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Lot 109 - Trick Cabinet Coin Bank |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/7/2006 |
Est. Value: $300 |
Winning bid: $480 |
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Size: 15x12x8cm Notes: Excellent condition, with some minor marks. Drawers and top include inlaid trim. Inside of top two drawers have coin slots; coins disappear when drawer is pushed in and pulled out again; trick is to recover the coin. |
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Lot 110 - Trick Cabinet |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $125 |
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Size: 16x14x10cm Notes: Three drawers behind "roll-top" retractable cover. Top design in inlaid wood. Clearance for one sliding panel is poor. |
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Lot 111 - Carved Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/9/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $672 |
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Size: 20x13x9cm Notes: Very good condition. Inside base lined in velvet. Name carved on inside lid. |
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Lot 112 - Trick Jewelry Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $52 |
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Size: 23x17x9cm Notes: Wood inlay on lid and four sides. Some wear. Lid previously damaged and repaired near left hinge. Some inlay in this area (partially visible in photo) damaged or missing. |
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Lot 113 - Trick Book |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/12/2006 |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $494 |
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Size: 20x12x6cm Notes: Good condition. Some wear near opening. One crack filled; minor scratches. |
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Lot 114 - Sorrento Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/6/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $32 |
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Size: 13x13x11cm Notes: Inlaid trim on lid. Other markings are painted; "Jerusalem" on top. Bottom side panel broken and repaired. Nice wood; finish is uneven. |
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Lot 115 - Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/7/2006 |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $320 |
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Size: 17x13x6cm Notes: Wood inlays; glossy finish. Perfect condition. |
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Lot 116 - Trick Playing Card Case |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $31 |
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Size: 13x9x6cm Notes: Good condition; finish is inconsistent. Inlaid and carved design. Trick mechanism is fairly simple. |
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Lot 117 - Carved Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $37 |
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Size: 15x10x7cm Notes: Very good condition. |
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Lot 118 - Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $31 |
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Size: 15x10x6cm Notes: Good condition--smooth finish, a couple small dings, slight warp of base. Opening mechanism appears frozen shut. |
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Lot 119 - Trick Crate |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $10 |
Winning bid: $16 |
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Size: 14x8x5cm Notes: Classic crate. "Burnt" finish. Original instructions. |
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Lot 120 - Trick Crate |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/7/2006 |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $217 |
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Size: 13x9x6cm Notes: Carved trim; excellent condition. |
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Lot 121 - Trick Crate |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $25 |
Winning bid: $29 |
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Size: 15x10x7cm Notes: Printed "Monchique-Algarve" (Portugal). Portuguese taunt: "If you are intelligent, try to open without leaving." |
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Lot 122 - Sorrento Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $150 |
Winning bid: $78 |
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Size: 11x9x9cm Notes: Excellent condition. Lid trim is wood inlay; spine markings are painted. |
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Lot 124 - Carved Trick Book |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $50 |
Winning bid: $80 |
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Size: 20x12x2cm Notes: Carved wood; simple elephant outline carved on back. Four sliding panels reveal secret compartments. |
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Lot 126 - Psycho Coin Bank |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $40 |
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Size: 11x6x6cm Notes: Inscription below graphic: "IN THE BALGAY PARK DUNDEE". Smooth finish with minor dings. |
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Lot 127 - Psycho Coin Bank |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $100 |
Winning bid: $55 |
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Size: 11x6x6cm Notes: Inscription below graphic: "BEAUMARIS". Smooth finish. |
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Lot 128 - Psycho Matchbox |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $37 |
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Size: 8x3x2cm Notes: Some wear; smooth finish. Inscription below graphic partially obscured: "…APTER HOUSE….ABBEY". |
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Lot 129 - Swiss Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: 3/8/2006 |
Est. Value: $30 |
Winning bid: $325 |
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Size: 9x6x4cm Notes: Inscribed "MONTREUX". Very good condition. |
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Lot 130 - Swiss Trick Box |
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Phase: 1 |
Last Bid Date: |
Est. Value: $25 |
Winning bid: $52 |
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