Part 6 - Japanese Puzzles

Lots J1-33


Note: all lots indicated as "Made in occupied Japan" were manufactured between 1945 and 1952.

Lot J1 - Dice Puzzle Bank
Est. value: $100 Current bid: $37
Manufacturer: Shackman

Size: 6x6x6cm

Notes: 2 moves: view open box; made in occupied Japan; very slight warping; original box with instructions.

Lot J2 - Double Compartment Puzzle Box
Est. value: $350 Current bid: $160
Manufacturer: unknown

Size: 15x10x6cm

Notes: 4 moves: view open box; made in occupied Japan; top panel has very slight warp, but completely functional; ship on top; two Scotties on bottom; Yosegi peeling from front (see picture); original instructions.

Lot J3 - 7- Move Box
Est. value: $250 Current bid: $105

Manufacturer: Amcon?

Size: 15x10x6cm

Notes: 7 moves; made in occupied Japan; excellently preserved finish. 

Two end panels (bottom on left and top on right) recently reglued; top panel appears slightly off-square and one corner sticks out about 0.5mm on the right, preventing the right panel from sliding into the closed position without stressing the aforementioned panel's fresh glue. Buyer could repair this completely with just the smallest amount of micro-planing and/or sanding.

Lot J4 - Small Spring Drawer Box
Est. value: $200 Current bid: $115
Manufacturer: maybe Shackman

Size: 13x9x5cm

Notes: 2 moves: view open box; original instructions.

Lot J5 - Scottie Bank
Est. value: $100 Current bid: $87
Manufacturer: unknown

Size: 9x6x6cm

Notes: 2 moves: view open box; coin slot in back of box.

Lot J6 - Building Bank
Est. value: $125 Current bid: $87
Manufacturer: unknown

Size: 11x9x8cm

Notes: 2 moves: view open box; coin slot hidden in roof.

Lot J7 - Mt. Fuji Box
Est. value: $100 Current bid: $32
Manufacturer: unknown

Size: 12x8x4cm

Notes: 4 moves: view open box; top panel warped; box tight but functional; Mt. Fuji on top; red camellia on bottom; original instructions.

Lot J8 - Amazing Trick Box
Est. value: $150 Current bid: $140
Manufacturer: Shackman

Size: 3x2x1.5cm

Notes: 4 moves: view open box; secret compartment and drawer; small objects in each; original box; no instructions.

Lot J9 - Tiny Box #1
Est. value: $75 Current bid: $81
Manufacturer: unknown

Size: 3x3x1.5cm

Notes: 2 moves: view open box; small wooden ball inside; same as J10.

Lot J10 - Tiny Box #2
Est. value: $75 Current bid: $54
Manufacturer: unknown

Size: 3x3x1.5cm

Notes: 2 moves: view open box; small wooden ball inside; same as J9.

Lot J11 - Large Spring Drawer Box
Est. value: $200 Current bid: $200
Manufacturer: likely Shackman

Size: 18x11x6cm

Notes: Original instructions and box (some split seams); view open box.

Lot J12 - Giant Trick Box
Est. value: $150 Current bid: $75
Manufacturer: Shackman

Size: 23x13x12cm

Notes: 2 moves: view open box; original box (one split seam) with instructions.

Lot J13 - Scottie Box 
Est. value: $150 Current bid: $30
Manufacturer: unknown

Size: 12x8x4.5cm

Notes: 4 moves; made in occupied Japan; original instructions; top panel very warped, but functional; Scotties on top, plain bottom.

Lot J14 - Asparagus
Est. value: $25 Current bid: $55
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J15 - Packed in Tokyo
Est. value: $25 Current bid: $58
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J16 - On the Rocks
Est. value: $25 Current bid: $175
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J17 - Pack the Crackers
Est. value: $15 Current bid: $35
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J18 - Shot You
Est. value: $15 Current bid: $54
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J19 - Assembling Puzzle
Est. value: $15 Current bid: $10
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J20 - Super Cross
Est. value: $15 Current bid: $10
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J21 - Tongari Kun & Roppongi #1
Est. value: $20 Current bid: $11
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box; same as J22

Lot J22 - Tongari Kun & Roppongi #2
Est. value: $20 Current bid: $21
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box; same as J21

Lot J23 - Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Est. value: $25 Current bid: $11
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box; also known as Tower of Babel

Lot J24 - Star of David
Est. value: n/a Current bid: $12
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Length: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J25 - Starry Skies
Est. value: $30 Current bid: $25
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J26 - Pile'em High
Est. value: $30 Current bid: $18
Manufacturer: Puzzle City/Toyo Glass

Size: 

Notes: Original box

Lot J27 - Checkerboard
Est. value: $15 Current bid: $34
Manufacturer: Puzzland Hikimi

Size: 14x14x2cm

Notes: 

Lot J28 - 5th Avenue
Est. value: $15 Current bid: $27
Manufacturer: Puzzland Hikimi

Size: 14x14x2cm

Notes: 

Lot J29 - For Your Own Sake
Est. value: $20 Current bid: $42
Manufacturer: Puzzland Hikimi

Size: 8x8x5.5cm

Lot J30 - 54-Piece Burr
Est. value: $30 Current bid: $46
Manufacturer: Yamanaka Kumiki Works

Size: 10x10x10cm

Notes: Includes standard red box and instructions.

Lot J31 - Recessed Window Burr 
Est. value: $30 Current bid: $62
Manufacturer: Yamanaka Kumiki Works

Size: 10x10x10cm

Notes: Includes standard red box and instructions.

Lot J32 - Unusual Crystal Burr
Est. value: $30 Current bid: $59
Manufacturer: Yamanaka Kumiki Works

Size: 8x8x5.5cm

Notes: Includes original black and red box and instructions.

Lot J33 - 42-Move Trick Box - Exposed!
Est. value: priceless Current bid: $54
Manufacturer: unknown

Size: 18x12x8cm

Notes: Yes, we are shamelessly selling off even the broken puzzles! But wait, here is your chance to see what is really going on inside a complex, 42-move Japanese trick box. The end panels are damaged and don't stay in their runners; giving you a good look at what's going on. Includes original instructions.

 


Last updated on April 12, 2004

©2001 by Nick Baxter