Group: Akio Kamei
All puzzles are originals by Akio Kamei. They are in excellent condition, unless otherwise noted.
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Lot 6574 - Small Box Set (M-24-4) |
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Est. value: $400 |
Winning bid: $1,650 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Edge: 5cm Notes: Three boxes and a display stand. Made from rosewood, wenge, and teak. The mechanisms are the same as Small Box 2, Small Box 3, and Twin Box (with solid core). Rosewood box (on right) has very tight movement, and one very small ding on one edge. Includes original box and solution sheet. |
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Lot 6575 - Coffee Cup (P-12) |
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Est. value: $400 |
Winning bid: $385 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 16x16x9cm Notes: One of the best-known and enduring Kamei designs -- open the secret compartment inside the cup. One corner of one sugar cube is slightly chipped. Includes original box and solution card. |
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Lot 6576 - Letter Box D (P-1-4-3) |
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Est. value: $300 |
Winning bid: $525 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 25x8x9cm Notes: This mechanism is different from the original family of Letter Boxes (one compartment, five moves). Includes original box and solution sheet. |
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Lot 6577 - Box With Ribbon II (P-37) |
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Est. value: $175 |
Winning bid: $535 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei 12x8x5cm: 12x8x5cm Notes: Find the secret compartment. One very small ding light wear on top panel. One move is tight. Include original box and solution card. |
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Lot 6578 - Box with a Ribbon (P-27) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $365 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 10x10x9cm Notes: Find the secret compartment. Includes original box and solution card. |
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Lot 6579 - Tortuous Box II (M-2-2) |
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Est. value: $400 |
Winning bid: $540 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 14x14x14cm Notes: 2015 remake of the original 1982 M-2. The mechanism is the same, but smoother than any originals previously tested. Includes solution diagrams (no storage box). |
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Lot 6593 - Egg (P-10-6) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $82 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 9x6x6cm Notes: Smaller than the original version, with same solution but different mechanism. Includes stand, original box, and solution card. |
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Lot 6595 - Cassiopeia III (M-26-3) |
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Est. value: $350 |
Winning bid: $325 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 13x13x10cm Notes: Constellation gives a clue for opening the box. Made from rosewood and katsura. 2-move solution. Slight gaps and in top panel seams. Includes original box and solution card. |
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