Lot 6540 - Karakuri Dresser (G-1)

Designer/Maker: Yukio Ogura

Size: 55x32x23cm

Notes: Large (21in tall) furnature piece with two trick drawers. The back side has two removable panels, allowing service access to the mirror and the upper drawer's locking mechanism (which has been adjusted once). There is a ding in the flat panel surface, some light wear on side trims; back-left bottom corner has significant dent. Lower back panel branded with maker's signature (see Back photo). Note: due to the large size and weight, shipping costs will be much higher than typical puzzles.

Lot 6542 - Card Case Karakuri (Momotaro) (G-6)

Designer/Maker: Yukio Ogura

Size: 16x9x4cm

Notes: The two side boxes slide apart to reveal a trapped business card. This was a 2006 Karakuri Club Christmas present. Includes original box, and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6543 - Card Case Karakuri (Fan) (G-8)

Designer/Maker: Yukio Ogura

18x7x5cm: 18x7x5cm

Notes: A spring-loaded device will deal five business cards are once. This was a 2007 Karakuri Club Christmas present, and is still available for retail sale. Includes original box and instruction card (not really a puzzle).

Lot 6544 - A Slight Drawer (H-7)

Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka

Size: 9x7x5cm

Notes: Trick box with secret compartment. Made from walnut, rengas, mizuki (dogwood), and magnolia. Karakuri Chistmas Present from 2006. Includes original box and solution sheet.

Lot 6545 - A Slight Drawer (H-7)

Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka

Size: 9x7x5cm

Notes: Trick box with secret compartment. Made from walnut, rengas, mizuki (dogwood), and magnolia. Slight dent in top panel. Karakuri Chistmas Present from 2006. Includes original box and solution sheet.

Lot 6546 - Bento (Packed Lunch) (H-8)

Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka

Box: 14x12x4cm

Notes: The bento box hides a secret compartment. Includes chopsticks and napkin. Made from zelkova, walnut, rengas, and beech. Includes original box and solution card.

Lot 6547 - Chip (H-9)

Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka

Size: 9x9x7cm

Notes: Traditional box with sliding panels, but with an unexpected move to release first panel. Yosegi piece on top is attracted by a magnet. Made from walnut, katsura, agathis, rengas, and magnolia. Some slight separation between panels (see photo for example); no warping. This was a 2007 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6548 - Chip (H-9)

Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka

Size: 9x9x7cm

Notes: Traditional box with sliding panels, but with an unexpected move to release first panel. Yosegi piece on top is attracted by a magnet. Made from walnut, katsura, agathis, rengas, and magnolia. Some slight separation between panels (see photo for example); no warping. This was a 2007 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6551 - Maze 5+2 Steps Japanese Puzzle Box (H-13)

Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka

Size: 11x9x6cm

Notes: Two secret compartments and some unusual maze-like moves. Made from walnut, mizuki (dogwood), lacquered wood, and purpleheart. Very slight separation at sides of top panel. This was a 2009 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6552 - Double Puzzle Box (H-14)

Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka

Size: 8x6x6cm

Notes: 4-move box contains a small 7-move box. Excellent condition. Made from walnut, camphor, magnolia, agathis, etc. This was a 2010 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6553 - Japanese Puzzle Box Maze7steps (H-15)

Designer/Maker: Hiroyuki Oka

Size: 12x9x6cm

Notes: A 7-move traditional box, but with a challenging variation. Made from walnut, camphor, magnolia, agathis, etc. This was a 2011 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6554 - Frame (S-7)

Designer/Maker: Hideto Satou

Size: 18x13x3cm

Notes: Open the locked drawer and secret compartment. An outside object or tool is required. This was a 2007 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6557 - Whorl (TJ-3-3)

Designer/Maker: Shiro Tajima

Size: 8x8x8cm

Notes: This is a plain dark box with one moving panel. However the surprising movement of the panel is something not seen in any other trick box! Winner of jury's Honorable Mention in 2001 IPP Design Competition. Includes copy of solution diagram.

Lot 6564 - In a Cage

Designer/Maker: Shiro Tajima

7.5x5x5cm: 7.5x5x5cm

Notes: Remove the box from the cage. Winner of jury honorable mention in 2017 Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. It is possible to jam the puzzle after solving; take care to return to starting position using the solution sheet.

Lot 6594 - Cheese du Chu (TJ-14)

Designer/Maker: Shiro Tajima

Size: 9x7x5cm

Notes: Open two secret compartments. Made from shiuri cherry and walnut. Karakuri Christmas Present from 2007. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6596 - Small Hermit Crab Box (TJ-7-4)

Designer/Maker: Shiro Tajima

Size: 8x8x4cm

Notes: Open the secret compartment. Smaller than the original Hermit Crab Box. Made from walnut and kenponashi. The fit for the key piece is slightly off. Includes original box.