Group: Akio Kamei
All puzzles are originals by Akio Kamei. They are in excellent condition, unless otherwise noted.
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Lot 6353 - Box with a Key (P-38-1-2) |
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Est. value: $450 |
Winning bid: $1,550 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 15x12x11cm Notes: Box made from walnut; key made from red sandalwood. This is the second, revised version (which reduced the possibility of unintended opening). Includes original box and solution. |
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Lot 6354 - BOOK (Zougan) (P-6-5) |
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Est. value: $700 |
Winning bid: $2,101 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 20x14x6cm Notes: Normal Book design with Crane motif: special inlays on cover, back and spine. The wood inlay was made by Haruo Uchiyama, who made the wood inlays for Kamei's Apricot (P-36). Includes original box and solution card. |
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Lot 6355 - Outlet (P-40) |
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Est. value: $250 |
Winning bid: $742 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 12x5x2.5cm Notes: Open the secret compartment. Includes original box and solution card. |
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Lot 6360 - String Box II (M-36) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $85 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 9x6x5cm Notes: Open the box using the strings. This was a 2007 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 6361 - String Box II (M-36) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $83 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 9x6x5cm Notes: Open the box using the strings. This was a 2007 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 6362 - Cube Box (M-34) |
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Est. value: $225 |
Winning bid: $550 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 6x6x6cm Notes: Karakuri Christmas present from 2005. Unusual moves release two halves, which reveals the secret compartment. Made from walnut, keyaki, and rosewood. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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