Group: Karakuri Creation Group
Puzzles designed and crafted by members of the Karakuri Creation Group, including Iwahara, Miyamoto,Tajima, Satou, Kakuda, Oka, Kawashima, and Ninomiya. They are in excellent condition, unless otherwise noted.
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Lot 3580 - Byway Secret 2 (RF-8-2) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $238 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Hiroshi Iwahara Size: 12x8x6cm Notes: Ten moves to open two secret compartments, requiring some unusual moves. The inlay pattern uses red wood. Very small ding on one edge; otherwise in excellent condition. Includes original box and solution card. |
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Lot 3581 - Byway Secret 3 (RF-11-2) |
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Est. value: $200 |
Winning bid: $403 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara Size: 15x10x8cm Notes: Also known as the Inside-out Box. This is a very clever design where the traditional movement, kannuki, and yosegi, of a trick box are found on the inside of the box (See extra photo). Excellent condition. Includes original box and detailed solution diagram. "Rockfield" laser-etched on side panel (see photo). |
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Lot 3582 - Contrary Card Case (MY-6) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $220 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Tatsuo Miyamoto Size: 11x8x6cm Notes: Secret compartment designed to hold business cards. Made from walnut and rengas. Karakuri Xmas present from 2005. Very light ding on top panel. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 3676 - 12 Diamonds Box (RF-1) |
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Est. value: $500 |
Winning bid: $4,423 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara Diameter: 12cm Notes: Iwahara's first design with the Karakuri Creation Group. 12 plates form a rhombic dodecahedron with a secret compartment. This was the forerunner of the Dream of Zebra series. Includes original box and stand. |
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Lot 3677 - Muku Super-CUBI (RF-4-4) |
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Est. value: $600 |
Winning bid: $606 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Hiroshi Iwahara Size: 13x13x13cm Notes: Each panel has three states (but the first and last panels only use two of them); a total of 324 moves will open the secret compartment. This muku version of the Super-CUBI was finished by Izumiya. Includes original box, information sheet, and colored note hidden inside. |
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Lot 3678 - Byway Secret 2 (RF-8-1) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $160 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara Size: 12x8x6cm Notes: Ten moves to open two secret compartments, requiring some unusual moves. Small ding on top panel. The inlay pattern uses yellow wood. Includes original box. |
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Lot 3679 - Special Byway Secret 3 (RF-11) |
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Est. value: $225 |
Winning bid: $274 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara Size: 15x10x8cm Notes: Also known as the Inside-out Box. This is a very clever design where the traditional movement, kannuki, and yosegi, of a trick box are found on the *inside* of the box! (See photo). This is a special version with a separate yosegi pattern on the top and bottom panels. Includes original box. "Rockfield" laser etched on side panel. |
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Lot 3680 - Acorn Box (RF-20-1) |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $60 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara Size: 7x5x5cm Notes: Open the secret compartment. This is the first and simpler of the two designs made. Includes original box. |
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Lot 3681 - House With Trees (RF-29) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $335 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara Size: 8x8x6cm Notes: Open the secret compartment. This was a 2010 Karakuri Club Xmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 3682 - Nested Box Set |
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Est. value: $200 |
Winning bid: $215 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshio Okiyama Size: 9x7x5cm Notes: Set of four 2-move boxes. Normally a set of six, the largest and second smallest boxes are missing from this lot. Reasonable wear for antique boxes; end panel of smallest box is loose and can be removed. |
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Lot 3683 - Fortune Cards (MY-8) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $495 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Tatsuo Miyamoto Size: 12x8x4cm Notes: Christmas Present from 2006. Trick opening box; and first time this designer has created yosegi (with advice from Ninomiya; see reverse photo). Made from katsura, shina, and purpleheart. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 3684 - Family (MY-9) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $185 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Tatuo Miyamoto Size: 13x6x6cm Notes: Working together, find a secret compartment inside of each box. Made from walnut, katsura and karin. Includes original box and solution card. |
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Lot 3685 - 2 Steps of Drawers (S-8) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $77 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hideto Satou Size: 11x10x9cm Notes: Open the two drawers. Mechanism not well hidden. This was a Karakuri Club Xmas present for 2008. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. Same as lot 3768. |
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Lot 3686 - Dona Dona (TJ-15) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $101 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Shiro Tajima Size: 10x7x6cm Notes: Find secret compartment. The puzzle is also a music box: Dona Dona is played when the cow halves are separated (and head is wound). Karakuri Club Xmas present from 2008. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. Same as lot 3769. |
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Lot 3687 - String Box (TU-13) |
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Est. value: $125 |
Winning bid: $120 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Fumio Tsuburai Size: 8x8x8cm Notes: Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 3688 - String Box Part II (TU-15) |
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Est. value: $125 |
Winning bid: $88 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Fumio Tsuburai Size: 12x9x7cm Notes: Manipulate the string to open the box. This was a Karakuri Club Xmas present for 2009. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. Same as lot 3765. |
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Lot 3691 - Money Box (Swing Type) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $100 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hideto Satou Size: 11x7x7cm Notes: Coin box with secret compartment. Made from maple, karin, and birch. Appears to be in excellent condition; mechanism not tested. This was a Karakuri Club Xmas present for 2009. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 3692 - Hit Box (CH-1) |
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Est. value: $40 |
Winning bid: $19 |
Lot Closed |
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Maker: Karakuri Creation Group Size: 9x6x4cm Notes: One of a series of low-cost boxes by the Karakuri Creation Group. Includes information card and solution. |
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Lot 3693 - Fake Box (CH-2) |
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Est. value: $25 |
Winning bid: $27 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Karakuri Creation Group Size: 5x4x3cm Notes: One of a series of low-cost boxes by the Karakuri Creation Group. A well-executed trick. |
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Lot 3694 - Small 18-Move Box |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $37 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshio Okiyama Size: 5x3x3cm Notes: Small traditional trick box attributed to Okiyama (but no provenance or confirming markings). Same as lot 3734. |
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Lot 3695 - Small 4-Move Box with Drawer |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $83 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshio Okiyama Size: 4x3x2cm Notes: Small traditional trick box with drawer, attributed to Okiyama (but no provenance or confirming markings). Includes box and solution sheet. Similar to lot 3696. |
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Lot 3696 - Small 4-Move Box with Drawer |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $83 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshio Okiyama Size: 4x3x2cm Notes: Small traditional trick box with drawer, attributed to Okiyama (but no provenance or confirming markings). Similar to lot 3695. |
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Lot 3699 - Hexagon (H-11) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $151 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka Size: 10x9x5cm Notes: Find the two secret compartments, one containing a small bonus box. This was a 2008 Karakuri Club Xmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 3700 - Bento (Packed Lunch) (H-8) |
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Est. value: $300 |
Winning bid: $150 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka Size: 14x12x4cm Notes: The bento box hides a secret compartment. Includes chopsticks and napkin. Includes original box and solution card. |
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Lot 3703 - Special 3 Brothers (MY-3) |
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Est. value: $300 |
Winning bid: $265 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer: Tatsuo Miyamoto Size: 17x16x16cm Notes: Goal is to open the drawers one at a time. Each layer contains a music box that will play with the drawer is opened. This is a special version with a yosegi surface by Izumiya. |
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Lot 3704 - 5-Move Bottom Twist Box |
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Est. value: $250 |
Winning bid: $265 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshio Okiyama Size: 18x12x7cm Notes: Significant wear, some warping, and some repair. Mechanism is tight but functional. This design is attributed to Okiyama and shown in Karakuri Creation Group's Okiyama's Art Works (but no formal provenance or confirming markings). |
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Lot 3734 - Small 18-Move Box |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $33 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshio Okiyama Size: 5x3x3cm Notes: Small traditional trick box attributed to Okiyama (but no provenance or confirming markings). Same as lot 3694. |
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Lot 3765 - String Box Part II (TU-15) |
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Est. value: $125 |
Winning bid: $93 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Fumio Tsuburai Size: 12x9x7cm Notes: Manipulate the string to open the box. This was a Karakuri Club Xmas present for 2009. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. Same as lot 3688. |
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Lot 3766 - String Box 2010 (TU-17) |
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Est. value: $125 |
Winning bid: $65 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Fumio Tsuburai Size: 11x8x6cm Notes: Manipulate the string to open the box. This was a Karakuri Club Xmas present for 2010. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 3767 - String Box 2011 (TU-20) |
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Est. value: $125 |
Winning bid: $105 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Fumio Tsuburai Size: 11x8x7cm Notes: Manipulate the string to open the box. This was a Karakuri Club Xmas present for 2011. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. |
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Lot 3768 - 2 Steps of Drawers (S-8) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $76 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Hideto Satou Size: 11x10x9cm Notes: Open the two drawers. Mechanism not well hidden. This was a Karakuri Club Xmas present for 2008. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. Same as lot 3685. |
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Lot 3769 - Dona Dona (TJ-15) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $80 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Shiro Tajima Size: 10x7x6cm Notes: Find secret compartment. The puzzle is also a music box: Dona Dona is played when the cow halves are separated (and head is wound). Karakuri Club Xmas present from 2008. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. Same as lot 3686. |
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