High quality, hand made, beautifully finished and decorated cricket box, made from hardwood, acquired in Shanghai.  See specifications for measurements.  These boxes are pocket sized and well suited for a wide variety of small items, personal effects and/or display.From https://www.chinatravel.com/facts/chinese-cricket-culture.htm"Crickets are a key component of Chinese traditional culture. The tradition of favouring singing insects and fighting crickets has ancient roots and has been handed ...

**SPECIAL** 1985 Tortuous Box (Oak) #3 by Akio Kamei.Objective is to open the puzzle box and locate the secret compartment with the artist's hanko.  Finishing and movement are excellent.  Includes original box labeled "Kamei #3 Oak".Early original 14 move puzzle box, very unusual mechanism, Kamei's hanko inside.Detailed original solution diagram is included.The founding Karakuri craftsman, Akio Kamei, began producing fine wood puzzles in the 1970's in Japan.  A museum quality example of Kam...

Brass Pyramid is a 3 piece Doug Engel design, produced here in solid brass in its original box with solution.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes acceptance of the terms specified in the Shipping tab for this item; you must review this prior to bidding.International Ship...

The Brass Cannon puzzle is a sequential discovery puzzle, was designed in the 19th century.  It is based on a wooden version called “Cannon and Ball” described in  Hoffmann's book "Puzzles Old and New" in 1893.  This piece is believed to have been manufactured in the 1990s, made from solid turned brass and cast alloy.Like a real cannon, the goal of this puzzle is to get the cannonball out of the barrel. You can see and hear the ball rattling around but the opening is slightly too smal...

A classic puzzle since introduced decades ago, Rook is one of a series of chess piece puzzles designed by the notorious Marcel Gillen.  Experience a vintage puzzle in as-new conditionHeavy aluminum.  "M  G" engraved in top.  From 1995, in original box, excellent condition.Object: retrieve the trapped token inside.  The cavity within allows for storage.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Han...

Teijo Holmsten designed and created this unique puzzle in 2005, and exchanged it at IPP25 in Helsinki.Object is to separate the two halves. An interesting puzzle box (not much of an inside compartment though).Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes acceptance of the terms s...

A classic puzzle since introduced decades ago, Pawn is one of a series of chess piece puzzles designed by the notorious Marcel Gillen.  Experience a vintage puzzle in as-new condition.Heavy aluminum.  "M  G" engraved in top.Object: retrieve the trapped token inside.  The cavity within allows for storage.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, m...

The infamous DanLock family is a sure entertainer for new and experienced puzzlers.Comes with one key and two key halves. 

High quality, hand made, beautifully finished and decorated cricket box, made from hardwood, acquired in Shanghai.  See specifications for measurements.  These boxes are pocket sized and well suited for a wide variety of small items, personal effects and/or display.From https://www.chinatravel.com/facts/chinese-cricket-culture.htm"Crickets are a key component of Chinese traditional culture. The tradition of favouring singing insects and fighting crickets has ancient roots and has been handed ...

High quality, hand made, beautifully finished and decorated cricket box, made from hardwood, acquired in Shanghai.  See specifications for measurements.  These boxes are pocket sized and well suited for a wide variety of small items, personal effects and/or display.From https://www.chinatravel.com/facts/chinese-cricket-culture.htm"Crickets are a key component of Chinese traditional culture. The tradition of favouring singing insects and fighting crickets has ancient roots and has been handed ...

Hellraiser "The Box" aka "The Grip" is the second design variation by Roger KolikasAn eerie puzzle box covered in glyphs, constructed in laser etched and hand finished Maple.Object is to open the box.  No external tools, magnets or banging required.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bid...

Puzzle box enthusiasts, take note!  The founding Karakuri craftsman, Akio Kamei, began producing fine wood puzzles in the 1970's in Japan.  Kamei puzzles of this type rarely come up at auction, don't miss this and other Kamei listings this season!Winner of the Grand Prize in the 2001 Puzzle Design Competition.Requires 2 moves to open - but deceptively difficult. The objective is to locate the hanko inside.  A very creative and interesting mechanism not often encountered.  Finishing and m...

Origin unknown; a puzzle box that does function, has some unique patterns on it.Mahalo!NEW THIS AUCTION   FREE BONUS PUZZLE(s) will be added to the Winner's shipment as follows:$1 to $99 = 1 puzzle$100 and up = 1 Hanayama puzzle and 1 puzzleNo specific puzzle type, model or condition is guaranteed for Free Bonus Puzzles.Bidding constitutes acceptance of the terms specified in the Shipping tab for this item; you must review this prior to bidding.International Shipping is available - see Shipp...

Stickman #13, MINTFrom the Cubicdissection archives: "Stickman Chopstick Puzzle Boxes are quality hand crafted from purpleheart, bloodwood and leopardwood pieces with rich maple inlays. Each box contains a pair of well-balanced and intricately inlayed chopsticks that come out individually as the external puzzle is solved. This box requires a minimum of 7 moves in order to remove both chopsticks. While somewhat simple in complexity, this box is quite mesmerizing and unique in its operation. You h...

SEQUENTIAL DISCOVERY PUZZLEBOX  , my IPP Exchange puzzle 2 years agoOPEN THE BOTTLE AND GET YOUR REWARDVERY CONSERVATIVE WOODTURNING, YOU GET ALL THE EXTRAS FROM A 3 X 3 X 6 INCH BLOCK OF WOODYEAP, THE BOTTLE TOP WHISTLES TOOI WILL TRY AND TAKE A NEW PIC

Improved cam box by Eric fullerWords by Eric fuller:Originally released in 2008 with very low quantities, the Improved Cam Box redesigns the concept with a much trickier solution. At first, it appears to be a traditional sliding panel type box, but soon you reach a dead-end that will keep you stumped

Multiball by Eric fullerWords by Eric fuller:Multiball is a tricky new puzzle box with a deceptive solution. Four stainless bearings are trapped behind a small window, and must be dealt with to open the box. Panels slide, pins drop, and the box remains stubbornly closed. There is one and only one way to open this box...can you figure it out? The solution will not be what you think!Construction of this puzzle is excellent, with sturdy shouldered joinery and a precise fit. As with all puzzle boxes...

High quality, hand made, beautifully finished and decorated cricket box, made from hardwood, acquired in Shanghai.  See specifications for measurements.  These boxes are pocket sized and well suited for a wide variety of small items, personal effects and/or display.From https://www.chinatravel.com/facts/chinese-cricket-culture.htm"Crickets are a key component of Chinese traditional culture. The tradition of favouring singing insects and fighting crickets has ancient roots and has been handed ...

Topless box from Eric Fuller.  Epic puzzle made from the highest of quality.  Excellent, like new condition.  Buyer to pay 3% PP fees if purchased with G&SExcerpt from designer:These boxes are constructed from a plank of very nice striped sapelle which gives a ton of shimmer. They are designed with longevity in mind and should function fine regardless of humidity. I'm VERY happy with how they came out.99 copies made for sale, each signed and dated. This puzzle is shipped assembled.

(Description from Karakuri Member’s Site:)Some of the mechanisms move automatically.Because of that, the moving parts became quite complicated and detailed, and it was difficult to adjust the movement.——————It is hard for me to part with this, but I need the $ for the holidays (and there are a lot of unsolved puzzles waiting out there lol). This is a good-sized piece that displays beautifully. This includes the original, custom-made box, as well as the sealed solution and care ins...